Composition for treating acne

ABSTRACT

Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more modulators of a cytochrome 450 enzyme (CYP450) and substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. Also described herein are methods for treating one or more skin conditions by administering a combination therapy comprising substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane and one or more modulators of CYP450. In particular, methods are disclosed for improving bioavailability and pharmacokinetic parameters of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane following the combination therapy.

CROSS-REFERENCE

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/448,808 filed on Jan. 20, 2017, which is incorporated by referenceherein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

Acne is a skin condition characterized by areas of blackheads,whiteheads, pimples, greasy skin, and possibly scarring. Rosacea is achronic skin condition characterized by facial redness, small andsuperficial dilated blood vessels on facial skin, papules, pustules, andswelling. Acne and Rosacea are known to affect all ages.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

Disclosed herein, in some embodiments, are pharmaceutical compositionscomprising a first component comprising a modulator of a CYP450 enzymeand a second component comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane, wherein said composition is for treating a skincondition. In some embodiments, the first component comprises about 100mg to about 1000 mg of the modulator. In some embodiments, the secondcomponent comprises about 15 mg to about 100 mg of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the secondcomponent comprises about 15 mg to about 25 mg, about 25 mg to about 35mg, about 35 mg to about 45 mg, about 45 mg to about 55 mg, about 55 mgto about 65 mg, about 65 mg to about 75 mg, about 75 mg to about 85 mg,or about 85 mg to about 100 mg of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositionfurther comprises a third component comprising a substituted orunsubstituted retinoic acid based compound. In some embodiments, thethird component comprises about 100 μg to about 1000 μg of thesubstituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based compound. In someembodiments, the CYP450 enzyme comprises CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2D6, CYP2C8,CYP2C9, CYP3A4, CYP2C19, CYP19A1, or combinations thereof. In someembodiments, the CYP450 enzyme comprises CYP1A2 and the first componentcomprises a modulator of the CYP1A2. In some embodiments, the modulatorof the CYP1A2 comprises quercetin. In some embodiments, the modulator ofthe CYP450 enzyme comprises quercetin. In some embodiments, the firstcomponent comprises about 100 mg to about 1000 mg of the modulator ofthe CYP1A2. In some embodiments, the first component comprises about 100mg to about 1000 mg of the quercetin. In some embodiments, the firstcomponent comprises about 100 mg to about 200 mg, about 200 mg to about300 mg, about 300 mg to about 400 mg, about 400 mg to about 500 mg,about 500 mg to about 600 mg, about 600 mg to about 700 mg, about 700 mgto about 800 mg, about 800 mg to about 900 mg, or about 900 mg to about1000 mg of the quercetin. In some embodiments, the first componentcomprises about 400 mg to about 500 mg of the quercetin. In someembodiments, the second component comprises about 15 mg to about 25 mg,about 25 mg to about 35 mg, about 35 mg to about 45 mg, about 45 mg toabout 55 mg, about 55 mg to about 65 mg, about 65 mg to about 75 mg,about 75 mg to about 85 mg, or about 85 mg to about 100 mg of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thesecond component comprises about 30 mg to about 100 mg of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thesecond component comprises about 45 mg of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the pharmaceuticalcomposition further comprises a third component comprising a substitutedor unsubstituted retinoic acid based compound. In some embodiments, thethird component comprises about 100 μg to about 1000 μg of thesubstituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based compound. In someembodiments, the third component comprises about 100 μg to about 200 μg,about 200 μg to about 300 μg, about 300 μg to about 400 μg, about 400 μgto about 450 μg, about 450 μg to about 475 μg, about 475 μg to about 500μg, about 500 μg to about 550 μg, about 550 μg to about 600 μg, about600 μg to about 700 μg, about 700 μg to about 800 μg, about 800 μg toabout 900 μg, about 900 μg to about 1000 μg of the substituted orunsubstituted retinoic acid based compound. In some embodiments, thethird component comprises about 300 μg to about 500 μg of thesubstituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based compound. In someembodiments, the third component comprises about 400 μg of thesubstituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based compound. In someembodiments, the substituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid basedcompound comprises a vitamin A compound. In some embodiments, the firstcomponent, the second component, the third component, or combinationsthereof, further comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Insome embodiments, the pharmaceutically acceptable excipient comprisessorbitol, mannitol, starch 1500, tri-calcium phosphate or combinationsthereof. In some embodiments, the second component and the thirdcomponent are in a same dosage form. In some embodiments, the firstcomponent and the second component are in a same dosage form. In someembodiments, the first component and the second component are inseparate dosage forms. In some embodiments, a single dosage of the firstcomponent comprises about 300 mg to about 750 mg of the modulator. Insome embodiments, a single dosage of the second component comprisesabout 30 mg to about 90 mg of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the single dosage of the secondcomponent further comprises about 200 μg to about 1000 μg of a vitamin Acompound. In some embodiments, a daily dosage of the first componentcomprises about 300 mg to about 2250 mg of the modulator. In someembodiments, a daily dosage of the second component comprises about 30mg to about 270 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the daily dosage of the second component furthercomprises about 200 μg to about 3000 μg of a vitamin A compound. In someembodiments, the skin condition comprises acne, inflammation, rosacea,aging, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, bioavailability ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane is increased by about1-fold to about 100-folds compared to a control composition that doesnot comprise the first component. In some embodiments, Cmax of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma is increased byabout 1-fold to about 100-folds compared to a control composition thatdoes not comprise the first component. In some embodiments, AUC of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma is increased byabout 1-fold to about 100-folds compared to a control composition thatdoes not comprise the first component. In some embodiments, Tmax of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma is decreased byabout 1-fold to about 100-folds compared to a control composition thatdoes not comprise the first component. In some embodiments, percentageof the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by theCYP450 enzyme is reduced by about 0.1% to about 10% compared to acontrol composition that does not comprise the first component. In someembodiments, the metabolism of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane by the CYP1A2 is reduced by about 0.1% to about 10%compared to a control composition that does not comprise the quercetin.In some embodiments, bioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane is increased by about 1-fold to about 100-foldscompared to a control composition that does not comprise the quercetin.In some embodiments, the first component, the second component, or bothare formulated for administering via an oral or a sublingual route. Insome embodiments, the first component, the second component, or both areformulated for administering via the sublingual route. In someembodiments, a ratio between the modulator and the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane (CYP450 modulator: DIM in mg:mg) is about66:1, about 45:1, about 40:1, about 35:1, about 30:1, about 25:1, about20:1, about 15:1, about 15:1, about 14:1, about 13:1, about 12:1, about11:1, about 10:1, about 9:1, about 8:1, about 7:1, about 6:1, about 5:1,about 4:1, about 3:1, about 2:1, about 1:1, about 1:2, about 1:5, about1:10, about 1:20, or about 1:30. In some embodiments, a ratio betweenthe modulator and the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane(CYP450 modulator: DIM in mg:mg) is between about 15:1 and about 10:1.In some embodiments, a ratio between the quercetin and the substitutedor unsubstituted diindolylmethane (quercetin: DIM in mg:mg) is betweenabout 15:1 and 10:1. In some embodiments, a ratio between the quercetinand the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane (quercetin: DIM inmg:mg) is about 11:1. In some embodiments, the second componentcomprises about 700 μg of a vitamin A compound. In some embodiments, thevitamin A compound comprises retinyl palmitate. In some embodiments, thesecond component comprises about 400 μg of a vitamin A compound. In someembodiments, the second component comprises about 400 retninolequivalents of a vitamin A compound. In some embodiments, the firstcomponent comprises one or more of black raspberry, blueberry, ellagicacid, pomegranate, walnuts, blackcurrants, soy, soybean, black soybean,turmeric, apiaceous vegetable, cruciferous vegetables, alliumvegetables, garden cress, watercress, yellow onion, kale, alfalfasprouts, green beans, broccoli,chili powder, daizein, garlic, apple,apricot, chamomile, peppermint, dandelion, green tea, black tea, rooibostea, itadori tea, coffee, caffeine, caffeic acid, grapes, wine, peanuts,honey, medium-chain triglycerides, coconut and coconut oil, honeycomb,fish oil, rosemary, N-acetyl cysteine, chrysin, quercetin, resveratrol,myricetin, curcumin, curry powder, astaxanthin, algae, yeast, salmon,trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, quercetin, and chicory root.

Disclosed herein, in some embodiments, are methods of treating acne in asubject in need thereof comprising a combination therapy comprisingadministering a first composition comprising modulators of one or moreCYP450 enzymes and a second composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combinationtherapy further comprises administering a third composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based compound. Disclosedherein, in some embodiments, are methods of treating rosacea in asubject in need thereof comprising a combination therapy comprisingadministering a first composition comprising modulators of one or moreCYP450 enzymes and a second composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, the retinoic acid based compound is Vitamin A. Insome embodiments, the Vitamin A is contained in the second compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, the first and the second compositions are administered byoral route. In some embodiments, one or more doses of the firstcomposition comprising modulators of one or more CYP450 enzymes isadministered prior to administering the second composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, theone or more doses of the first composition are administered from about 1day to about 21 days prior to the administering the second composition.In some embodiments, the one or more doses of the first composition areadministered from about 1 hour to about 30 hours prior to theadministering the second composition. In some embodiments, a first doseof the first composition is administered about 24 hours prior toadministering the second composition and a second dose of the firstcomposition is administered about 12 hours prior to administering thesecond composition. In some embodiments, the first and the secondcompositions are administered concurrently.

In some embodiments, the first composition is administered to modulateone or more CYP450 enzymes comprising CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2D6, CYP2C8,CYP2C9, CYP3A4, CYP2C19, and CYP19A1. In some embodiments, the firstcomposition comprises one or more of black raspberry, blueberry, ellagicacid, pomegranate, walnuts, blackcurrants, soy, soybean, black soybean,turmeric, apiaceous vegetable, cruciferous vegetables, alliumvegetables, garden cress, watercress, yellow onion, kale, alfalfasprouts, green beans, chili powder, daizein, garlic, apple, apricot,chamomile, peppermint, dandelion, green tea, black tea, rooibos tea,itadori tea, coffee, caffeine, caffeic acid, grapes, wine, peanuts,honey, medium-chain triglycerides, coconut and coconut oil, honeycomb,fish oil, rosemary, N-acetyl cysteine, chrysin, quercetin, resveratrol,myricetin, curcumin, curry powder, fish oil, rosemary, astaxanthin,algae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, and chicory root.

In some embodiments, the first composition is administered to inhibitone or more enzymes comprising CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2D6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9,CYP3A4, CYP2C19, and CYP19A1. In some embodiments, the first compositioncomprises one or more of black raspberry, blueberry, ellagic acid,pomegranate, walnuts, blackcurrants, black soybean, turmeric, apiaceousvegetable, apple, apricot, yellow onion, kale, alfalfa sprouts, greenbeans, black tea, chili powder, daizein, soybean, garlic, chamomile,peppermint, dandelion, green tea, grapes, wine, peanuts, itadori tea,garden cress, watercress, honey, medium-chain triglycerides, coconut andcoconut oil, honeycomb, allium vegetables, fish oil, rosemary, chicoryroot, rooibos tea, coffee, caffeine, caffeic acid, N-acetyl cysteine,chrysin, quercetin, resveratrol, and myricetin. In some embodiments, thefirst composition comprises one or more of black raspberry, blueberry,ellagic acid, pomegranate, walnuts, blackcurrants, black soybean,turmeric, apiaceous vegetable, apple, apricot, yellow onion, kale,alfalfa sprouts, green beans, black tea, chili powder, daizein, soybean,garlic, chamomile, peppermint, dandelion, green tea, wine, peanuts,itadori tea, garden cress, watercress, honey, medium-chaintriglycerides, coconut and coconut oil, honeycomb, allium vegetables,fish oil, rosemary, chicory root, rooibos tea, coffee, caffeine, caffeicacid, N-acetyl cysteine, chrysin, quercetin, resveratrol, and myricetin.

In some embodiments, the first composition is administered to induce oneor more enzymes cytochrome P450 enzymes comprising CYP1A1, CYP1A2,CYP2D6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP19A1. In some embodiments, thefirst composition comprises one or more of cruciferous vegetables,resveratrol, grapes, wine, peanuts, soy, itadori tea, green tea, blacktea, curcumin, turmeric, curry powder, soybean, garlic, fish oil,rosemary, astaxanthin, algae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp,crayfish, chicory root, quercertin, apple, apricot, blueberries, yellowonion, kale, alfalfa sprouts, green beans, broccoli, black tea, chilipowder, and rooibos tea.

In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases bioavailabilityof the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, the combination therapy increases the bioavailability ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1-fold toabout 1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 1-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition.In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 2-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition.In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 3-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition.In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 4-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition.In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 5-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition.In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 10-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 20-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 30-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 40-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 50-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 60-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 70-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 80-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 90-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 100-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 200-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 300-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 400-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 500-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 600-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 700-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 800-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 900-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the second composition is administeredat a dosage comprising at least 15 mg of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases Cmax of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma. In someembodiments, the combination therapy increases the Cmax of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma by from about1-fold to about 1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the firstcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases theCmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by about1-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition. Insome embodiments, the combination therapy increases the Cmax of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 2-fold comparedto a monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments,the combination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the combinationtherapy increases the Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane by about 4-fold compared to a monotherapy with only thesecond composition. In some embodiments, the combination therapyincreases the Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethaneby about 5-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases theCmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by about10-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition. Insome embodiments, the combination therapy increases the Cmax of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 20-fold comparedto a monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments,the combination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 40-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 50-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 60-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 80-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 90-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 300-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 400-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 500-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 700-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 800-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 900-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thesecond composition is administered at a dosage comprising at least 15 mgof the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases AUC of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma. In someembodiments, the combination therapy increases the AUC of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma by from about1-fold to about 1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases theAUC of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1-foldcompared to a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the combination therapy increases the AUC of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 2-fold comparedto a monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments,the combination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the combinationtherapy increases the AUC of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane by about 4-fold compared to a monotherapy with only thesecond composition. In some embodiments, the combination therapyincreases the AUC of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethaneby about 5-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy increases theAUC of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by about10-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition. Insome embodiments, the combination therapy increases the AUC of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 20-fold comparedto a monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments,the combination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 40-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 50-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 60-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 80-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 90-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 300-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 400-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 500-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 700-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 800-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 900-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

In some embodiments, the combination therapy decreases Tmax of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma. In someembodiments, the combination therapy decreases the Tmax of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma by from about1-fold to about 1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy decreases theTmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by about1-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition. Insome embodiments, the combination therapy decreases the Tmax of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 2-fold comparedto a monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments,the combination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the combinationtherapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane by about 4-fold compared to a monotherapy with only thesecond composition. In some embodiments, the combination therapydecreases the Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethaneby about 5-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy decreases theTmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by about10-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition. Insome embodiments, the combination therapy decreases the Tmax of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 20-fold comparedto a monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments,the combination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 40-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 50-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 60-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 80-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 90-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 300-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 400-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 500-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 700-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 800-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 900-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thesecond composition is administered at a dosage comprising at least 15 mgof the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapy isabout 0.1% to about 50% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapywith only the first composition. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy is about 0.1% of the percentage of substitutedor unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.2% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapy isabout 0.3% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with only thesecond composition. In some embodiments, the percentage of substitutedor unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following thecombination therapy is about 0.4% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy is about 0.5% of the percentage of substitutedor unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.6% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapy isabout 0.7% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with only thesecond composition. In some embodiments, the percentage of substitutedor unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following thecombination therapy is about 0.8% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy is about 0.9% of the percentage of substitutedor unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following amonotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 1% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 2% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 3% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 4% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 5% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 6% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 7% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 8% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 9% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 10% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 20% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 30% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 40% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 50% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition. In some embodiments, thesecond composition is administered at a dosage comprising at least 15 mgof the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following the combinationtherapy is from about 0.1% to about 50% of the percentage of substitutedor unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymesfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following the combinationtherapy is about 0.1% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.2% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy is about 0.3% of the percentage of substitutedor unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymesfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following the combinationtherapy is about 0.4% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.5% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy is about 0.6% of the percentage of substitutedor unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymesfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following the combinationtherapy is about 0.7% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.8% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy is about 0.9% of the percentage of substitutedor unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymesfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following the combinationtherapy is about 1% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following the combination therapy is about 2% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following a monotherapy with only the second composition. Insome embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following the combinationtherapy is about 3% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following the combination therapy is about 4% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following a monotherapy with only the second composition. Insome embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following the combinationtherapy is about 5% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following the combination therapy is about 6% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following a monotherapy with only the second composition. Insome embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following the combinationtherapy is about 7% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following the combination therapy is about 8% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following a monotherapy with only the second composition. Insome embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following the combinationtherapy is about 9% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following the combination therapy is about 10% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following a monotherapy with only the second composition. Insome embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following the combinationtherapy is about 20% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following the combination therapy is about 30% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following a monotherapy with only the second composition. Insome embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following the combinationtherapy is about 40% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapywith only the second composition. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following the combination therapy is about 50% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450enzymes following a monotherapy with only the second composition. Insome embodiments, the second composition is administered at a dosagecomprising at least 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is from about 0.1% to about 50% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed byan OATP following a monotherapy with only the second composition. Insome embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 0.2% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 0.3% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 0.4% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 0.5% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 0.6% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 0.7% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 0.8% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 0.9% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 1% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 2% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 3% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 4% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 5% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 6% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 7% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 8% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 9% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 10% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 20% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 30% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 40% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy is about 50% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition. In someembodiments, the second composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane is administered in a dosage comprising atleast 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. Insome embodiments, the OATP is an OATP expressed in the hepatocytes ofthe liver.

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While preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been shownand described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in the artthat such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerousvariations, changes, and substitutions will now occur to those skilledin the art without departing from the present disclosure. It should beunderstood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the presentdisclosure described herein may be employed. It is intended that thefollowing claims define the scope of the present disclosure and thatmethods and structures within the scope of these claims and theirequivalents be covered thereby.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning as commonly understood by one of skill in the artto which the present disclosure described herein belong. Allpublications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in thisspecification are hereby incorporated by reference to the same extent asif each individual publication, patent, or patent application wasspecifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.

The section headings used herein are for organizational purposes onlyand are not to be construed as limiting the subject matter described.All documents, or portions of documents, cited in the applicationincluding, without limitation, patents, patent applications, articles,books, manuals, and treatises are hereby expressly incorporated byreference in their entirety for any purpose.

DIM

Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a natural compound formed during the autolyticbreakdown of glucobrassicin present in food plants of the Brassicagenus, including broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower andkale. The autolytic breakdown of glucobrassicin requires the catalyticreaction of the enzyme myrosinase, which is endogenous to these plantsand released upon rupture of the cell wall. The compound is normallymanufactured by chemical synthesis but in some embodiments is alsoprepared by natural means from the extracts of Brassica vegetables, aslisted above, particularly from sprouting broccoli or from broccoliseeds.

Thus, the substituted or unsubstituted DIM in some embodiments issynthetic, or in some embodiments is a natural product obtained from theBrassica genus of plants, as discussed above.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that has several important functionsin the body. Prescription creams and pills containing retinoids, asynthetic form of vitamin A, are used to help clear up severe acne andpsoriasis. They have also shown promise for treating other skindisorders such as warts and premature aging from the sun. Recent studiesshow that topical forms along with antioxidants may help minimize theappearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Oral isotretinoin, a syntheticVitamin A has been approved since 1982 for the treatment of severe,treatment-resistant acne. Isotretinoin decreases the size and secretionof the sebaceous gland, normalizes follicular keratinization, preventscomedogenesis, inhibits the growth of surface and ductalPropionibacterium acnes via changes of the follicular milieu, and hasanti-inflammatory effects.

Acne

Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unitresulting from androgen-induced increased sebum production, alteredkeratinisation, inflammation, and bacterial colonisation of hairfollicles on the face, neck, chest, and back by Propionibacterium acnes.The initial pathology of acne is the comedo and includes acne vulgaris,neonatal acne, infantile acne, and pomade acne. The disease of acne ischaracterized by a great variety of clinical lesions. Although one typeof lesion may be predominant (typically the comedo), close observationusually reveals the presence of several types of lesions (comedones,pustules, papules, and/or nodules). The lesions can be eithernoninflammatory or, more typically, inflammatory. In addition tolesions, patients may have, as the result of lesions, scars of varyingsize. The fully developed, open comedo (i.e., a plug of dried sebum in askin pore) is not usually the site of inflammatory changes, unless it istraumatized by the patient. The developing microcomedo and the closedcomedo are the major sites for the development of inflammatory lesions.Because the skin is always trying to repair itself, sheaths of cellswill grow out from the epidermis (forming appendageal structures) in anattempt to encapsulate the inflammatory reaction. This encapsulation isoften incomplete and further rupture of the lesion typically occurs,leading to multichanneled tracts as can be seen in many acne scars.

There are primarily four factors that are believed to be thecontributors of acne: (1) increased sebum production; (2) comedoformation, in which the follicular infundibulum hypercornifies,hyperkeratinizes, and hypodesquamates; (3) colonization of the follicleby anaerobic Propionibacterium sp., mainly P. acnes; and (4) the host'sinflammatory response. These four factors are interrelated to eachother. Sebum is comedogenic and causes inflammation by itself. ThePropionibacterium has high lipolytic activity and liberates free fattyacids from sebum lipids. The free fatty acids have been shown to causemarked inflammation. The microorganisms also produce other extracellularenzymes such as proteases, hyaluronidases, and chemotactic factors,which are important in some inflammatory processes. Other factors suchas diet have been implicated, but not proven. Facial scarring due toacne affects up to 20% of teenagers. Acne can persist into adulthood,with detrimental effects on self-esteem. The disease is so common inyouth at their puberty that it often has been termed physiological.Although acne stops appearing for most people by the age of 25, somepeople, the majority of them women, experience the disease well intotheir adult life. This “adult acne” differs from teenage acne inlocation and that it tends to be more inflammatory with fewer comedones.

In general, there are four major principles presently governing thetherapy of acne: (i) correction of the altered pattern of follicularkeratinization; (ii) decrease sebaceous gland activity; (iii) decreasethe follicular bacterial population (especially P. acnes) and therebyinhibit the production of extra cellular inflammatory products; and (iv)produce an anti-inflammatory effect.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition of the facial skin affectingthe blood vessels and pilosebaceous units. Rosacea is more common inpersons of northern and western European descent with a fair complexion,but it can affect skin of any color. Although symptoms may wax and waneduring the short term, rosacea can progress with time. Patients usuallypresent with complaints of flushing and blushing and sensitive skin, andtheir skin may be especially irritated by topical preparations. Rosaceahas a variety of triggers; however, they may be unnoticed by thepatient.

It is a chronic and progressive cutaneous vascular disorder, primarilyinvolving the malar and nasal areas of the face. Rosacea ischaracterized by flushing, erythema, papules, pustules, telangiectasia,facial edema, ocular lesions, and, in its most advanced and severe form,hyperplasia of tissue and sebaceous glands leading to rhinophyma.Rhinophyma, a florid overgrowth of the tip of the nose withhypervascularity and modularity, is an unusual progression of rosacea ofunknown cause. Ocular lesions are common, including mild conjunctivitis,burning, and grittiness. Blepharitis, the most common ocularmanifestation, is a nonulcerative condition of the lidmargins. Rosaceamost commonly occurs between the ages of 30 to 60, and may be seen inwomen experiencing hormonal changes associated with menopause. Women aremore frequently affected than men; the most severe cases, however, areseen in men.

Methods of Treating Acne or Rosacea by Combination Therapy

The cytochromes P450 are a superfamily of hemoproteins. They representthe terminal oxidases of the mixed function oxidase system. Thecytochrome P450 gene superfamily is composed of at least 207 genes thathave been named based on the evolutionary relationships of thecytochromes P450. Three cytochrome P450 gene families (CYP1, CYP2 andCYP3) have been shown to be responsible for metabolism of several drugs.At least 15 cytochromes P450 have been characterized to varying degreesin the human liver. The liver contains many isoforms of cytochrome P450and can biotransform a large variety of substances. The enterocyteslining the lumen of the intestine also have significant cytochrome P450activity, and in some cases this activity is dominated by a singlefamily of isozymes, 3A, which are important isoforms in drug metabolism.

Provided herein, in some embodiments, are methods of treating acne orrosacea in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to thesubject a combination therapy comprising a first composition comprisingmodulators of one or more cytochrome P-450 enzymes and a secondcomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the combination therapy further comprisesadministering a third composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted retinoic acid based compound. In some embodiments, thesubstituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based compound is Vitamin A.In some embodiments, the Vitamin A is contained within the secondcomposition. In some embodiments, the combination therapy is carried outby administering a pharmaceutical composition as described herein,comprising a first component comprising a modulator of a CYP450 enzymeand a second component comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some cases, the pharmaceutical composition furthercomprises a third component, wherein the third component comprises aretinoic acid based compound as described herein.

In some embodiments, the first composition comprises at least onemodulator of one or more CYP-450 enzymes selected from a groupconsisting of CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2A, CYP2B, CYP2B1, CYP2C, CYP2C6,CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A, CYP3A2, CYP3A4, CYP4A1, CYP4B1,and CYP19A1.

In some embodiments, the first composition comprises at least oneinhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes selected from a groupconsisting of CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2A, CYP2B, CYP2B1, CYP2C, CYP2C6,CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A, CYP3A2, CYP3A4, CYP4A1, andCYP4B1. In some embodiments, the first composition comprises at leastone inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes selected from a groupconsisting of CYP2A, CYP2B, CYP2B1, CYP2C, CYP2C6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19,CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A, and CYP3A2. In some embodiments, the at least oneinhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes is selected from blackraspberry, blueberry, ellagic acid, pomegranate, walnuts, blackcurrants,black soybean, turmeric, apiaceous vegetable, apple, apricot, yellowonion, kale, alfalfa sprouts, green beans, black tea, chili powder,daizein, soybean, garlic, chamomile, peppermint, dandelion, green tea,grapes, wine, peanuts, itadori tea, garden cress, watercress, honey,medium-chain triglycerides, coconut and coconut oil, honeycomb, alliumvegetables, fish oil, rosemary, chicory root, rooibos tea, coffee,caffeine, caffeic acid, N-acetyl cysteine, chrysin, quercetin,resveratrol, and myricetin. In some embodiments, the at least oneinhibitor is selected from black raspberry, blueberry, ellagic acid,pomegranate, walnuts, blackcurrants, black soybean, turmeric, apiaceousvegetable, apple, apricot, yellow onion, kale, alfalfa sprouts, greenbeans, black tea, chili powder, daizein, soybean, garlic, chamomile,peppermint, dandelion, green tea, wine, peanuts, itadori tea, gardencress, watercress, honey, medium-chain triglycerides, coconut andcoconut oil, honeycomb, allium vegetables, fish oil, rosemary, chicoryroot, rooibos tea, coffee, caffeine, caffeic acid, N-acetyl cysteine,chrysin, quercetin, resveratrol, and myricetin. In some embodiments, theat least one inhibitor is not grapefruit juice, green tea extract, orsaw palmetto extract.

In some embodiments, the first composition comprises at least oneinducer of one or more CYP-450 enzymes selected from a group consistingof CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2A, CYP2B, CYP2B1, CYP2C, CYP2C6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19,CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A, CYP3A2, CYP3A4, CYP4A1, CYP4B1, and CYP19A1. Insome embodiments, the first composition comprises at least one inducerof one or more CYP-450 enzymes selected from a group consisting ofCYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2C19, and CYP3A4. In some embodiments, the at leastone inducer of one or more CYP-450 enzymes is selected from cruciferousvegetables, resveratrol (e.g., grapes, wine, peanuts, soy, itadori tea,green tea, black tea, curcumin (e.g., turmeric, curry powder), soybean,garlic, fish oil, rosemary, astaxanthin (e.g., algae, yeast, salmon,trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish), chicory root, quercertin (e.g., apple,apricot, blueberries, yellow onion, kale, alfalfa sprouts, green beans,broccoli, black tea, chili powder), and rooibos tea. In someembodiments, the at least one inducer of one or more CYP-450 enzymes isselected from cruciferous vegetables, resveratrol (e.g., grapes, wine,peanuts, soy, itadori tea, green tea, black tea, curcumin (e.g.,turmeric, curry powder), soybean, garlic, fish oil, rosemary,astaxanthin (e.g., algae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp,crayfish). In some embodiments, the at least one inducer of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes is selected from chicory root, quercertin (e.g., apple,apricot, blueberries, yellow onion, kale, alfalfa sprouts, green beans,broccoli, black tea, chili powder), rosemary, and garlic. In someembodiments, the at least one inducer of one or more CYP-450 enzymes isrooibos tea, garlic, fish oil, cruciferous vegetables, and curcumin(e.g., turmeric, curry powder). In some embodiments, the at least oneinducer of one or more CYP-450 enzymes is green tea, or caffeic acid(e.g., coffee).

In some embodiments, the first compositions described herein comprisingone or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes are administered in the formof pills, tablets, liquid formulations, shakes, beverages etc. In someembodiments, the first compositions described herein comprising one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes are provided in the form of powdersand packaged in packets or pouches.

In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprises administering thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes prior to administering the second composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprises administering one or more doses of thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes prior to administering the second composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprises administering one or more doses of thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day to about 21 days prior to administeringthe second composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprisesadministering one or more doses of the first composition comprising atleast one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day toabout 20 days prior to administering the second composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprises administering one or more doses of thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day to about 19 days prior to administeringthe second composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprisesadministering one or more doses of the first composition comprising atleast one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day toabout 18 days prior to administering the second composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprises administering one or more doses of thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day to about 17 days prior to administeringthe second composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprisesadministering one or more doses of the first composition comprising atleast one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day toabout 16 days prior to administering the second composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprises administering one or more doses of thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day to about 15 days prior to administeringthe second composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprisesadministering one or more doses of the first composition comprising atleast one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day toabout 14 days prior to administering the second composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprises administering one or more doses of thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day to about 13 days prior to administeringthe second composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprisesadministering one or more doses of the first composition comprising atleast one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day toabout 12 days prior to administering the second composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprises administering one or more doses of thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day to about 11 days prior to administeringthe second composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprisesadministering one or more doses of the first composition comprising atleast one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day toabout 10 days prior to administering the second composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprises administering one or more doses of thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day to about 9 days prior to administeringthe second composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprisesadministering one or more doses of the first composition comprising atleast one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day toabout 8 days prior to administering the second composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprises administering one or more doses of thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day to about 7 days prior to administeringthe second composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprisesadministering one or more doses of the first composition comprising atleast one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day toabout 6 days prior to administering the second composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprises administering one or more doses of thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day to about 5 days prior to administeringthe second composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprisesadministering one or more doses of the first composition comprising atleast one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day toabout 4 days prior to administering the second composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprises administering one or more doses of thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day to about 3 days prior to administeringthe second composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprisesadministering one or more doses of the first composition comprising atleast one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes from about 1 day toabout 2 days prior to administering the second composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprises administering oneor more doses of the first composition comprising at least one inhibitorof one or more CYP-450 enzymes from about 1 hour to about 48 hours priorto administering the second composition comprising substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combinationtherapy comprises administering one or more doses of the firstcomposition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450enzymes about 1 hour prior to administering the second compositioncomprising substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, the combination therapy comprises administering one or moredoses of the first composition comprising at least one inhibitor of oneor more CYP-450 enzymes about 6 hour prior to administering the secondcomposition comprising substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. Insome embodiments, the combination therapy comprises administering one ormore doses of the first composition comprising at least one inhibitor ofone or more CYP-450 enzymes about 12 hours prior to administering thesecond composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprisesadministering one or more doses of the first composition comprising atleast one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes about 18 hours priorto administering the second composition comprising substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combinationtherapy comprises administering one or more doses of the firstcomposition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450enzymes about 24 hours prior to administering the second compositioncomprising substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, the combination therapy comprises administering one or moredoses of the first composition comprising at least one inhibitor of oneor more CYP-450 enzymes about 30 hours prior to administering the secondcomposition comprising substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. Insome embodiments, the combination therapy comprises administering one ormore doses of the first composition comprising at least one inhibitor ofone or more CYP-450 enzymes about 36 hours prior to administering thesecond composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprisesadministering one or more doses of the first composition comprising atleast one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes about 42 hours priorto administering the second composition comprising substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combinationtherapy comprises administering one or more doses of the firstcomposition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450enzymes about 48 hours prior to administering the second compositioncomprising substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, the one or more doses of the first compositioncomprising at least one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes areadministered over a period of from about 12 hours to about 48 hours. Insome embodiments, the one or more doses of the first compositioncomprising at least one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes areadministered over a period of about 12 hours. In some embodiments, theone or more doses of the first composition comprising at least oneinhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes are administered over a periodof about 18 hours. In some embodiments, the one or more doses of thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes are administered over a period of about 24 hours. Insome embodiments, the one or more doses of the first compositioncomprising at least one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes areadministered over a period of about 30 hours. In some embodiments, theone or more doses of the first composition comprising at least oneinhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes are administered over a periodof about 36 hours. In some embodiments, the one or more doses of thefirst composition comprising at least one inhibitor of one or moreCYP-450 enzymes are administered over a period of about 42 hours. Insome embodiments, the one or more doses of the first compositioncomprising at least one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes areadministered over a period of about 48 hours.

In some embodiments, the one or more doses of the first compositioncomprising at least one inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymescomprises a first dose and a second dose. In some embodiments, the firstand second doses of the first composition are respectively administeredabout 48 hours and about 24 hours prior to the administration of asecond composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the first and second doses of thefirst composition are respectively administered about 42 hours and about18 hours prior to the administration of a second composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thefirst and second doses of the first composition are respectivelyadministered about 36 hours and about 12 hours prior to theadministration of a second composition comprising substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the first andsecond doses of the first composition are respectively administeredabout 30 hours and about 6 hours prior to the administration of a secondcomposition comprising substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. Insome embodiments, the first and second doses of the first compositionare respectively administered about 24 hours and about 1 hour prior tothe administration of a second composition comprising substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Increase in Bioavailability of DIM by Prior Administration of CYP-450Modulators

In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or substituteddiindolylmethane increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane compared to a monotherapy with acomposition comprising substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. Insome embodiments, the combination therapy comprising administration ofone or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration ofa composition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethaneincreases the bioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane and Vitamin A.

The active metabolite of vitamin A, retinoic acid, is known to be apowerful regulator of gene transcription. Retinoic acid is also atherapeutic drug. The oxidative metabolism of retinoic by certainmembers of the cytochrome P450 (CYP-450) superfamily helps to maintaintissue RA concentrations within appropriate bounds. Enzyme kineticstudies have demonstrated that several CYP proteins, expecially thosebelonging to the CYP26 family (CYP26A1, CYP26B1, and CYP26C1) arecapable of metabolizing retinoic acid. Without being limited by anyparticular theory, it is contemplated that controlling the activity ofCYP enzymes that affect the metabolism of retinoic acid leads to anincrease in its bioavailability. Furthermore, it is also contemplated,without being bound by a particular theory, that retinoic acid itselfinhibits the activity of certain CYP-450 enzymes, such as CYP1A1 andCYP1A2, which in turn leads to reduced metabolism of diindolylmethane byCYP450 enzymes and results in increased bioavailability ofdiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane and Vitamin A increases the bioavailabilityof the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane and Vitamin A. In some embodiments, the increase inbioavailability of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane is dueto reduced metabolism of Vitamin A by CYP-450 enzymes. In someembodiments, the increase in bioavailability of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane is due to inhibition of CYP-450 enzymesby Vitamin A.

In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or substituteddiindolylmethane increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by from about 1-fold to about 1000-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the combinationtherapy comprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450enzymes prior to the administration of a composition comprising asubstituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 1-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 2-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 3-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 4-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 5-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 6-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 7-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 8-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 9-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 10-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 20-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 30-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 40-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 50-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 60-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 70-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 80-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 90-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 100-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 200-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 300-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 400-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 500-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 600-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 700-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 800-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 900-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane increases thebioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byabout 1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprisinga substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or substituteddiindolylmethane increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by reducing its metabolism by one or moreCYP-450 enzymes. In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprisingadministration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to theadministration of a composition comprising a substituted or substituteddiindolylmethane increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by reducing its metabolism by one or moreof CYP2D6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP3A4,CYP2C19, and CYP19A1. In someembodiments, the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethaneincreases the bioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane by reducing its metabolism by CYP3A4. In someembodiments, the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethaneincreases the bioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane by reducing its metabolism by CYP2C19.

In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane is from about0.1% to about 50% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.1% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.2% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.3% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.4% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.5% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.6% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.7% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.8% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.9% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 1% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 2% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 3% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 4% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 5% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 6% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 7% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 8% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 9% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 10% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 20% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 30% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 40% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 50% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP-450 enzymes following a monotherapywith a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, the combination therapy by administering the firstand second compositions, comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane and one or more inducers of CYP1A1 and/or CYPA2,respectively, synergistically induces the CYP1A1 and/or CYP1A2 enzymes.In some embodiments, the synergistic induction of the CYPA1 and/orCYP1A2 enzymes leads to increased efficacy of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane against acne or rosacea.

Improved Pharmacokinetic Parameters of DIM upon Prior Administration ofCYP-450 Modulators

Bioavailability includes the following exemplary pharmacokineticfactors: rate (or time after administration) of achievement of minimumeffective drug serum concentration (MEC), maximum drug serumconcentration (Cmax), rate (or time after administration) of achievementof maximum drug serum concentration (Tmax), and the area under the drugserum concentration-time curve above a line representing minimumeffective drug serum concentration (AUC). In some embodiments, themethods of treating acne or rosacea by administration of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by sublingual or buccal route, asdescribed herein, leads to enhancement in one more of the factorsmentioned above.

Increased Cmax

In some embodiments, following the combination therapy comprisingadministration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to theadministration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by from about 1-foldto about 1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by from about 1-fold to about500-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by from about 1-fold to about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by from about 1-foldto about 50-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprisinga substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by from about 1-fold to about 20-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by from about 1-foldto about 10-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprisinga substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, following the combination therapy comprisingadministration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to theadministration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 1-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 2-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 4-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 5-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 6-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 7-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 8-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 9-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 10-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 20-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 40-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 50-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 60-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 80-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 90-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 100-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 300-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 400-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 500-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 700-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Cmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 800-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 900-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Cmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane.

Increased AUC

In some embodiments, following the combination therapy comprisingadministration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to theadministration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by from about 1-foldto about 1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by from about 1-fold to about500-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe AUC of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by from about 1-fold to about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by from about 1-foldto about 50-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprisinga substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe AUC of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by from about 1-fold to about 20-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by from about 1-foldto about 10-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprisinga substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, following the combination therapy comprisingadministration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to theadministration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 1-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 2-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe AUC of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 4-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 5-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 6-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe AUC of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 7-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 8-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 9-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 10-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe AUC of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 20-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 40-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 50-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe AUC of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 60-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 80-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 90-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe AUC of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 100-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 300-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 400-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe AUC of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 500-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 700-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the AUC ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma increases byabout 800-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe AUC of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmaincreases by about 900-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the AUC of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma increases by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane.

Decreased Tmax

In some embodiments, following the combination therapy comprisingadministration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to theadministration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases by from about 1-foldto about 1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma decreases by from about 1-fold to about500-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmadecreases by from about 1-fold to about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases by from about 1-foldto about 50-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprisinga substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmadecreases by from about 1-fold to about 20-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases by from about 1-foldto about 10-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprisinga substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, following the combination therapy comprisingadministration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to theadministration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 1-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases byabout 2-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmadecreases by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 4-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 5-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases byabout 6-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmadecreases by about 7-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 8-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 9-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases byabout 10-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmadecreases by about 20-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 40-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases byabout 50-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmadecreases by about 60-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 80-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases byabout 90-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmadecreases by about 100-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 300-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases byabout 400-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmadecreases by about 500-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 700-foldcompared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane the Tmax ofthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma decreases byabout 800-fold compared to a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments,following the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethe Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasmadecreases by about 900-fold compared to a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, following the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane the Tmax of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane in plasma decreases by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane.

Methods of Treating Acne and/or Rosacea using DIM by Avoiding Effluxand/or Influx by Membrane Transporters

Membrane transporters are known to be major determinants of thepharmacokinetic, safety and efficacy profiles of drugs. In particular,more than 400 membrane transporters in two major superfamilies:ATP-binding cassette (ABC) and solute carrier (SLC) have been annotatedin the human genome. It is known that transporters play a part in vivoin drug disposition, therapeutic efficacy and adverse drug reactions.The in vivo role of transporters is demonstrated in several animalspecies, including knockout mice and by loss-of-function geneticvariants in humans. These studies have provided considerable informationon the in vivo role of many ABC and SLC transporters. Clinicalpharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction (DDI) studies have suggested thattransporters often work together with drug-metabolizing enzymes (DMEs)in drug absorption and elimination.

P-gp

P-glycoprotein (P-gp), a 170-kDa member of the ATP-binding cassettetransporter superfamily (ABCB1), is a membrane transporter protein thatis known to mediate the ATP-dependent export of drugs from cells.Intestinal drug efflux by P-gp is widely recognized as a majordeterminant for the low or variable oral absorption of several drugs. Ithas been shown to be expressed in the luminal membrane of the smallintestine and blood-brain barrier, and in the apical membranes ofexcretory cells such as hepatocytes and kidney proximal tubuleepithelia. In recent years, there has been much interest in thepotential role of P-gp, which, by its action of pumping drugs out ofepithelial cells back into the intestinal lumen, is hypothesized tolimit the oral bioavailability of a wide range of drugs. Several drugshave been shown to have low bioavailability due to the P-gp-mediatedefflux occurring in the small intestine.

In some embodiments, the combination therapy comprising administrationof one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administrationof a composition comprising a substituted or substituteddiindolylmethane increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by reducing its efflux by P-gp. In someembodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane is from about 0.1% to about 50% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following a monotherapy with a composition comprising a substitutedor unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.1% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane is about 0.2% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.3% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane is about 0.4% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.5% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane is about 0.6% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.7% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane is about 0.8% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.9% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane is about 1% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 2% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane is about 3% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 4% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane is about 5% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 6% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane is about 7% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 8% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane is about 9% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 10% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane is about 20% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 30% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane is about 40% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with a composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followingthe combination therapy comprising administration of one or moremodulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 50% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

In some embodiments, the percentage of the composition comprisingsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by intestinalprotein P-gp is quantified using a bi-directional transporter assay. Insome embodiments, the transporter assay is a bi-directional MDR1-MDCKpermeability assay.

OATP

Organic anion transporting polypeptides (OATP) form a family of influxtransporters expressed in various tissues important forpharmacokinetics. Of the 11 human OATP transporters, OATP1B1, OATP1B3,and OATP2B1 are expressed on the sinusoidal membrane of hepatocytes andhave been shown to facilitate the liver uptake of their substrate drugs.OATP1A2 is expressed on the luminal membrane of small intestinalenterocytes and at the blood-brain barrier, potentially mediating drugtransport at these sites. Several clinically used drugs have beenidentified as substrates of OATP transporters (e.g. many statins aresubstrates of OATP1B1). Some drugs inhibit OATP transporters (e.g.cyclosporine) causing pharmacokinetic drug-drug interactions. In someembodiments, the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethaneincreases the bioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane by reducing its influx into the enterocyte orhepatocyte by an OATP. In some embodiments, the percentage of acomposition influxed by an OATP following the combination therapycomprising administration of one or more modulators of CYP-450 enzymesprior to the administration of a composition comprising a substituted orsubstituted diindolylmethane is from about 0.1% to about 50% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed byan OATP following a monotherapy with a composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy comprising administration of one or more modulatorsof CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of a compositioncomprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane is about 0.1%of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethaneinfluxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with a compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In someembodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.2% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.3% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.4% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.5% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.6% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.7% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.8% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 0.9% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 1% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 2% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 3% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 4% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 5% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 6% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 7% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 8% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 9% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 10% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 20% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 30% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 40% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATPfollowing the combination therapy comprising administration of one ormore modulators of CYP-450 enzymes prior to the administration of acomposition comprising a substituted or substituted diindolylmethane isabout 50% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following a monotherapy with acomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.In some embodiments, the OATP is an OATP expressed in the hepatocytes ofthe liver.

DIM Composition, Formulations, Routes of Administration and DeliveryDosage

In some embodiments, the second composition described herein comprises asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, thesecond composition described herein comprises a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane that has been adapted to improvebioavailability. In some embodiments, the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane that has been adapted to improve bioavailability isBioresponse-diindolylmethane (BR-DIM). In some embodiments, the secondcomposition described herein comprises substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane that has not been adapted for improved bioavailability.In some embodiments, the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanethat has not been adapted for improved bioavailability is not BR-DIM. Insome embodiments, the second composition described herein furthercomprises a substituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based compound.

In some embodiments, the retinoic acid based compound is any suchcompound known in the art that is suitable for sublingual or buccal,oral, or topical administration. For example, in some embodiments, it isselected from a substituted or unsubstituted first generation retinoid,a substituted or unsubstituted second generation retinoid, and asubstituted or unsubstituted third generation retinoid. In someembodiments, the retinoid is a substituted or unsubstituted firstgeneration retinoid. In some embodiments, the substituted orunsubstituted first generation retinoid is selected from a substitutedor unsubstituted retinol, a substituted or unsubstituted retinal, asubstituted or unsubstituted tretinoin (e.g., retinoic acid or Retin A),a substituted or unsubstituted isotretinoin (e.g. Accutane™), and asubstituted or unsubstituted alitretinoin. In some embodiments, theretinoid is vitamin A. In some embodiments, the retinoid is asubstituted or unsubstituted second generation retinoid selected from asubstituted or unsubstituted etretinate, and a substituted orunsubstituted acitretin. In some embodiments, the retinoid is asubstituted or unsubstituted third generation retinoid selected from asubstituted or unsubstituted tazarotene, a substituted or unsubstitutedbexarotene, and a substituted or unsubstituted adapalene.

In some embodiments, the second composition described herein comprises adiindolylmethane of Formula 1:

wherein the R groups are independently selected from hydrogen atoms andC1-C6 hydrocarbon substituents; and wherein the indolyl groups areindependently selected from indole-3-yl and indole-2-yl groups; andwherein the indolyl groups are unsubstituted, or are substituted withone or more C1-C6 hydrocarbon substituents.

In some embodiments, the second composition described herein comprisesan unsubstituted 3,3′diindolylmethane. In some embodiments, the secondcomposition described herein comprises an unsubstituted3,3′diindolylmethane and a vitamin A compound (e. g. vitamin Apalmitate).

In some embodiments, the second composition described herein comprisesBR-DIM. In some embodiments, the second composition described hereincomprises BR-DIM and a vitamin A compound (e.g., vitamin A palmitate).

In some embodiments, the second composition comprising substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane is administered at a delivery dose thatis sufficiently low to avoid toxicity, whilst still maintaining therequired pharmaceutical effect. In some embodiments, the delivery doseof the second composition varies depending upon whether it is a naturalor synthetic product. In some embodiments, the delivery dose of thesecond composition comprising the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane is determined by whether or not the diindolylmethanehas been adapted to improve bioavailability. In some embodiments, thedelivery dose for a second composition comprising BR-DIM is less thanthe delivery dose for a second composition comprising substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane that has not been adapted to improvebioavailability.

In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition is fromabout 10 mg to about 20 mg, from about 15 mg to about 25 mg, from about20 mg to about 30 mg, from about 25 mg to about 35 mg, from about 30 mgto about 40 mg, from about 35 mg to about 45 mg, from about 40 mg toabout 50 mg, from about 45 mg to about 55 mg, from about 50 mg to about100 mg, from about 55 mg to about 150 mg, from about 60 mg to about 200mg, from about 65 mg to about 250 mg, from about 70 mg to about 300 mg,from about 75 mg to about 350 mg, from about 80 mg to about 400 mg, fromabout 85 mg to about 450 mg, from about 90 mg to about 500 mg, fromabout 95 mg to about 550 mg, from about 100 mg to about 600 mg, fromabout 110 mg to about 700 mg, from about 120 mg to about 800 mg, fromabout 130 mg to about 900 mg, from about 140 mg to about 1000 mg, fromabout 150 mg to about 1100 mg, from about 200 mg to about 1200 mg, fromabout 250 mg to about 1300 mg, from about 300 mg to about 1400 mg, orfrom about 350 mg to about 1500 mg.

In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition is atleast 10 mg, at least 15 mg, at least 20 mg, at least 30 mg, at least 40mg, at least 55 mg, at least 65 mg, at least 75 mg, or at least 100 mg.

In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second compositiondescribed herein provides a daily dose of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane from about 10 mg to about 20 mg, fromabout 15 mg to about 25 mg, from about 20 mg to about 30 mg, from about25 mg to about 35 mg, from about 30 mg to about 40 mg, from about 35 mgto about 45 mg, from about 40 mg to about 50 mg, from about 45 mg toabout 55 mg, from about 50 mg to about 100 mg, from about 55 mg to about150 mg, from about 60 mg to about 200 mg, from about 65 mg to about 250mg, from about 70 mg to about 300 mg, from about 75 mg to about 350 mg,from about 80 mg to about 400 mg, from about 85 mg to about 450 mg, fromabout 90 mg to about 500 mg, from about 95 mg to about 550 mg, fromabout 100 mg to about 600 mg, from about 110 mg to about 700 mg, fromabout 120 mg to about 800 mg, from about 130 mg to about 900 mg, fromabout 140 mg to about 1000 mg, from about 150 mg to about 1100 mg, fromabout 200 mg to about 1200 mg, from about 250 mg to about 1300 mg, fromabout 300 mg to about 1400 mg, or from about 350 mg to about 1500 mg.

In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second compositiondescribed herein provides a daily dose of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane that is at least 10 mg, at least 15 mg, at least 20 mg,at least 30 mg, at least 40 mg, at least 55 mg, at least 65 mg, at least75 mg, or at least 100 mg.

In some embodiments, the second composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane is administered in any of the abovedosages, including the higher dosages, if desired. In some embodiments,the second composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane that has been adapted to improve bioavailability isadministered in any of the above dosages, including the higher dosages,if desired. In some embodiments, the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane that has been adapted to improve bioavailability isBR-DIM.

In some embodiments, the second composition comprising substituted orunsubstituted diinolylmethane is a formulation which is administered bysublingual or buccal route. The term “formulation which is administeredby sublingual or buccal route” as used herein refers to a drug deliveryformulation wherein an active compound is provided for absorption acrossone or more membranes in the buccal cavity, including the buccal mucosa,buccal gingiva, mucous membrane of the tongue, sublingual membrane, andthe soft palate. The term encompasses all suitable solid and semi-soliddosage forms, including troches, sublingual tablets, buccal tablets(i.e. a preparation which can be placed under the tongue), effervescenttablets, lollipops, capsules, films, sprays, and gels (e.g., chitosanbased gels, mucoadhesive gels). The term “buccal” is used in itsbroadest sense to refer to the oral cavity as a whole. In someembodiments, the composition comprising a formulation which isadministered by sublingual or buccal route is also suitable foradministration by oral route.

In some embodiments, the second composition comprising substituted orunsubstituted diinolylmethane is a formulation which is administered byoral route. In some embodiments, the formulation which is administeredby oral route is in the form of a tablet, capsule, gel, cream, orointment. In some embodiments, the second composition comprising aformulation which is administered by oral route is also suitable foradministration by sublingual or buccal route.

In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second compositioncomprising the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane depends onthe route of administration.

In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition forsublingual or buccal administration is at least 10 mg. In someembodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition for sublingualor buccal administration is at least 15 mg. In some embodiments, thedelivery dose of the second composition for sublingual or buccaladministration is at least 20 mg. In some embodiments, the delivery doseof the second composition for sublingual or buccal administration is atleast 25 mg. In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the secondcomposition for sublingual or buccal administration is at least 30 mg.In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition forsublingual or buccal administration is at least 35 mg. In someembodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition for sublingualor buccal administration is at least 40 mg. In some embodiments, thedelivery dose of the second composition for sublingual or buccaladministration is at least 45 mg. In some embodiments, the delivery doseof the second composition for sublingual or buccal administration is atleast 50 mg. In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the secondcomposition for sublingual or buccal administration is at least 55 mg.In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition forsublingual or buccal administration is at least 65 mg. In someembodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition for sublingualor buccal administration is at least 70 mg. In some embodiments, thedelivery dose of the second composition for sublingual or buccaladministration is at least 75 mg.

In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition fororal administration is at least 10 mg. In some embodiments, the deliverydose of the second composition for oral administration is at least 15mg. In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition fororal administration is at least 20 mg. In some embodiments, the deliverydose of the second composition for oral administration is at least 25mg. In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition fororal administration is at least 30 mg. In some embodiments, the deliverydose of the second composition for oral administration is at least 35mg. In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition fororal administration is at least 40 mg. In some embodiments, the deliverydose of the second composition for oral administration is at least 45mg. In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition fororal administration is at least 50 mg. In some embodiments, the deliverydose of the second composition for oral administration is at least 55mg. In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition fororal administration is at least 65 mg. In some embodiments, the deliverydose of the second composition for oral administration is at least 70mg. In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second composition fororal administration is at least 75 mg.

In some embodiments, the delivery doses of the second composition foradministration by sublingual or buccal route and by oral route are thesame. In some embodiments, the delivery dose of the second compositionfor administration by sublingual or buccal route is less than thedelivery dose for administration by oral route.

In some embodiments, the second composition described herein comprisessubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane in a dose which is afraction of the daily dose, such as a half of the daily dose, or aquarter of the daily dose, and thus is present in a half or a quarter ofany of the dosages recited above. In these embodiments, each dosefraction is taken separately over time to spread the dose across theday.

In some embodiments, the second composition described herein furthercomprises a substituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based component.In some embodiments, the retinoic acid based component is administeredat a dosage that it is sufficiently low to avoid toxicity, whilst stillmaintaining the required pharmaceutical effect. In some embodiments, thedelivery dosage of the retinoic acid based component depends on thebioavailability of the same. In some embodiments, the bioavailability ofthe substituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based component variesdepending upon whether it is a natural or synthetic product. In someembodiments, the bioavailability of the substituted or unsubstitutedretinoic acid based component varies depending on whether it has beenadapted to improve its bioavailability. In some embodiments, thedelivery doses of the second compositions described herein provides adaily dose of the substituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid basedcomponent from about 0.05 mg to about 3 mg, from about 0.1 to about 5mg, from about 1 mg to about 15 mg, from about 10 mg to about 45 mg,from about 25 mg to about 100 mg, from about 75 mg to about 200 mg, fromabout 150 mg to about 250 mg. In some embodiments, the delivery doses ofthe second compositions described herein provides a daily dose of thesubstituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based component that is atleast 0.05 mg, at least 0.1 mg, at least 0.2 mg, at least 0.4 mg, atleast 1 mg, at least 5 mg, or at least 10 mg. In some embodiments, thedelivery doses of the second compositions described herein provides adaily dose of the substituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid basedcomponent that is up to 15 mg, up to 10 mg, up to 9 mg, up to 8 mg, upto 7 mg, up to 6 mg, up to 5 mg, up to 2.5 mg, up to 2 mg, up to 1 mg,or up to 0.5 mg.

In some embodiments, daily dosage of the second composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane and optionally asubstituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based component is providedin the form of one or more unit doses. In some embodiments, daily dosageof the second composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane and optionally a substituted or unsubstituted retinoicacid based component is provided in the form of 2 to 4 unit doses. Inthese embodiments the two or more unit doses are taken during the courseof a single day, such as one unit dose in the morning and one unit dosein the evening, or four unit doses spread evenly across the day, or twounit doses simultaneously twice a day.

In some embodiments, a pharmaceutical composituion is providedcompriding a first component comprising a modulator of a CYP450 enzymeand a second component comprising a substituted or an unsubstituteddiindolylmethane. In some cases, the first component comprising themodulator of CYP450 is same as the first composition comprising at leastone inhibitor of one or more CYP-450 enzymes selected from a groupconsisting of CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2A, CYP2B, CYP2B1, CYP2C, CYP2C6,CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP2E1, CYP3A, CYP3A2, CYP3A4, CYP4A1, andCYP4B1The CYP450 modulator, in some cases, comprises a modulator of aCYP450 enzyme selected from CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2D6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9,CYP3A4, CYP2C19, CYP19A1, or combinations thereof.

The second component comprises, in some embodiments, a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some cases, the second componentcomprising the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane is same asthe second composition comprising the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane, as described above. In some embodiments, the secondcomponent comprises a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane thathas been adapted to improve bioavailability. In some embodiments, thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane that has been adapted toimprove bioavailability is Bioresponse-diindolylmethane (BR-DIM). Insome embodiments, the second component comprises substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane that has not been adapted for improvedbioavailability. In some embodiments, the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane that has not been adapted for improved bioavailabilityis not BR-DIM. In some embodiments, the second component furthercomprises a substituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based compound.In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition comprises a thirdcomponent comprising a substituted or an unsubsituted retinoic acidbased compound. The retinoic acid based compound, in some cases, is sameas the retinoic acid based component described above.

In some embodiments, the first component comprises about 10 mg to about100 mg of the modulator of the CYP450 enzyme. In some embodiments, thefirst component comprises about about 100 mg to about 200 mg, about 200mg to about 300 mg, about 300 mg to about 400 mg, about 400 mg to about500 mg, about 500 mg to about 600 mg, about 600 mg to about 700 mg,about 700 mg to about 800 mg, about 800 mg to about 900 mg, or about 900mg to about 100 mg of the modulator CYP450 enzyme. In some examples, theCYP450 modulator is a modulator is CYP1A2, such as quercetin. The secondcomponent, in some cases, comprises about 15 mg to about 25 mg, about 25mg to about 35 mg, about 35 mg to about 45 mg, about 45 mg to about 55mg, about 55 mg to about 65 mg, about 65 mg to about 75 mg, about 75 mgto about 85 mg, or about 85 mg to about 100 mg of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane. In some cases, the second componentcomprises about 45 mg of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane.

The pharmaceutical composition comprises, in some embodiments, a ratiobetween the first component and the second component, said ratio (firstcomponent:second component) is between about 66:1, about 45:1, about40:1, about 35:1, about 30:1, about 25:1, about 20:1, about 15:1, about15:1, about 14:1, about 13:1, about 12:1, about 11:1, about 10:1, about9:1, about 8:1, about 7:1, about 6:1, about 5:1, about 4:1, about 3:1,about 2:1, about 1:1, about 1:2, about 1:5, about 1:10, about 1:20, orabout 1:30. In some cases, the ratio between the first component and thesecond component is about 20:1, 19:1, 18:1, 17:1, 16:1, 15:1, 14:1,13:1, 12.9:1, 12.8:1, 12.7:1, 12.6:1, 12.5:1, 12.4:1, 12.3:1, 12.2:1,12.1:1, 11:1, 11.9:1, 11.8:1, 11.7:1, 11.6:1, 11.5:1, 11.4:1, 11.3:1,11.2:1, 11.1:1, 10.9:1, 10.8:1, 10.7:1, 10.6:1, 10.5:1, 10.4:1, 10.3:1,10.2:1, 10.1:1, 10:1, 9:1, 8:1, 7:1, 6:1, 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, or 1:1.

The pharmaceutical composition, in some embodiments, is such that asingle dose of the furst component comprises about 300 mg to about 750mg of the modulator of the CYP450 enzyme, a single dose of the secondcomponent comprises about 30 mg to about 90 mg of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane, and a single dose of the third componentcomprises about 200 μg to about 1000 μg of a vitamin A compound, such asretinyl palmitate. The pharmaceutical composition, in some embodiments,is such that a daily dose of the first component comprises about 300 mgto about 2250 mg of the modulator of the CYP450 enzyme, a daily dose ofthe second component comprises about 30 mg to about 270 mg of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane, and a daily dose of thethird component comprises about 200 μg to about 3000 μg of a vitamin Acompound, such as retinyl palmitate.

The pharmaceutical composition, in some cases, comprises the first andthe second component in a same dosage form or in different dosage forms.In some cases, the second component and the third component are in asame dosage form. Dosage forms include, but are not limited to, tablets,capsules, sublingual or buccal dosage forms. In certain cases, the firstcomponent is in a dosage form for oral administration and the secondcomponent is in a dosage form for sublingual or buccal administration.

In some embodiments, the bioavailability, AUC, Cmax of the substitutedor unsubstituted diindolylmethane is increased in the pharmaceuticalcomposition, compared to a control composition that does not comprisethe first component comprising the modulator of the CYP450 enzyme. Theincreases in bioavailability, AUC, Cmax, or combinations thereof are, insome cases, between about 1-fold to about 10-folds, about 10-folds toabout 20-folds, about 20-folds to about 30-folds, about 30-folds toabout 40-folds, about 40-folds to about 50-folds, about 50-folds toabout 60-folds, about 60-folds to about 70-folds, about 70-folds toabout 80-folds, about 80-folds to about 90-folds, or about 90-folds toabout 100-folds. In some embodiments, the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane is decreased in the pharmaceuticalcomposition, compared to a control composition that does not comprisethe first component comprising the modulator of the CYP450 enzyme. Thedecrease in Tmax is, in some cases, between about 1-fold to about10-folds, about 10-folds to about 20-folds, about 20-folds to about30-folds, about 30-folds to about 40-folds, about 40-folds to about50-folds, about 50-folds to about 60-folds, about 60-folds to about70-folds, about 70-folds to about 80-folds, about 80-folds to about90-folds, or about 90-folds to about 100-folds.

In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is such that themetabolism of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane by theCYP450 modulator is reduced by about 0.1% to about 10% compared to acontrol composition that does not comprise the first component. Thepercentage of reduction is, in some cases, between about 0.1% to about1%, about 2% to about 5%, about 7% to about 8%, about 9% to about 10%.In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is such that themetabolism of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane byCYP1A2 is reduced by about 0.1% to about 10% compared to a controlcomposition that does not comprise the first component. The percentageof reduction is, in some cases, between about 0.1% to about 1%, about 2%to about 5%, about 7% to about 8%, about 9% to about 10%.

In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is such that thepercentage of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanemetabolized by the CYP450 enzyme is reduced by about 0.1% to about 10%compared to a control composition that does not comprise the firstcomponent. The percentage of reduction is, in some cases, between about0.1% to about 1%, about 2% to about 5%, about 7% to about 8%, about 9%to about 10%. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition issuch that the percentage of the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by the CYP1A2 is reduced by about 0.1% toabout 10% compared to a control composition that does not comprise thefirst component.

Non-limiting examples of the modulator of CYP450 enzyme comprisequercetin, black raspberry, blueberry, ellagic acid, pomegranate,walnuts, blackcurrants, soy, soybean, black soybean, turmeric, apiaceousvegetable, cruciferous vegetables, allium vegetables, garden cress,watercress, yellow onion, kale, alfalfa sprouts, green beans, broccoli,chili powder, daizein, garlic, apple, apricot, chamomile, peppermint,dandelion, green tea, black tea, rooibos tea, itadori tea, coffee,caffeine, caffeic acid, grapes, wine, peanuts, honey, medium-chaintriglycerides, coconut and coconut oil, honeycomb, fish oil, rosemary,N-acetyl cysteine, chrysin, quercetin, resveratrol, myricetin, curcumin,curry powder, astaxanthin, algae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp,crayfish, chicory root, or combinations thereof.

Methods for Preparation

In some embodiments, are provided, methods for preparing thecompositions described herein, for use in the methods described herein,of treating acne or rosacea. In some embodiments, using the methodsdescribed herein, a composition suitable for sublingual or buccaladministration is prepared. In some embodiments, using the methodsdescribed herein, a comparative composition suitable for oraladministration is prepared. In some embodiments, using the methodsdescribed herein, a composition suitable for both sublingual or buccaland oral administration is prepared.

In some embodiments, any methods known in the art for blending or mixingvarious components of the composition are employed. In some embodiments,the methods employed are methods for blending and/or mixing powders. Insome embodiments, the method comprises mixing substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane with one or more pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipients and/or additives, and optionally with asubstituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based component, to form thecomposition. In some embodiments, the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane, and the substituted or unsubstituted retinoic acidbased component are each, separately from each other, mixed with one ormore pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and/or additives beforebeing mixed together to form the composition. In some embodiments, thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane, the substituted orunsubstituted retinoic acid based component, and/or pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipients are added sequentially to the mixture during themixing process.

In some embodiments, the selection of the pharmaceutically acceptableexcipients and the method of blending are adapted in order to overcomeany mixing, flow, and fill issues or punch issues with the composition.In some embodiments, the composition comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane is provided in micro-encapsulated form,such that the powder particles have a tendency to clump together. Insome embodiments, the composition comprising a first component,comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane is blendedusing a method that is adapted to avoid creating hot spots of increasedconcentrations of the active ingredients. In some embodiments, thecomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane,and optionally a substituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid basedcomponent, is blended using a method that involves shortprocessing/blending times, to protect the composition from light andair, wherein the composition is hygroscopic and light sensitive. In someembodiments, the composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane, and optionally a substituted or unsubstituted retinoicacid based component, is prepared in the form of a powder, and thepowder is protected from both light and air during storage.

In some embodiments, one or more of microcrystalline cellulose,magnesium silicate, tricalcium phosphate, and magnesium stearate (atraditional lubricant) are employed as pharmaceutically acceptableadditives and excipients, in preparing the compositions describedherein, to help with flow characteristics and/or lubrication. In someembodiments, other pharmaceutically acceptable additives and excipientsknown in the art are employed if desired. In some embodiments, thecomposition comprises from about 50.0% to about 65.0% by weight oftri-calcium phosphate. In some embodiments, the composition comprisesfrom about 55.0% to about 60.0% by weight, or from about 57.0 to about59.0% by weight of tri-calcium phosphate. In some embodiments, thecomposition comprises about 58% by weight of tri-calcium phosphate. Insome embodiments, the composition comprises about 58.3% by weight oftri-calcium phosphate.

In some embodiments, the correct blending of all ingredients isdesirable in achieving uniform capsule fills of the compositions asdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the correct blending of allingredients is desirable in achieving uniform capsule fills of thecompositions as described herein. In some embodiments, a V-blender ishighly effective for successful mixing. In some embodiments, a minimum316 grade stainless steel vessel is used for the mixing process. In someembodiments, sieving is performed at one or more of the start, themiddle, and the end of the mixing process. In some embodiments, blendstudies to confirm blend uniformity are completed to validate the methodand formulation, using methods and techniques known in the field.

In some embodiments, the first composition described herein, comprisingmodulators of one or more cytochrome P450 enzymes is mixed withpharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients known to those ofskill in the art, and administered in dosage forms including but notlimited to, oral administration in the form of juice, powders, tablets,suspension, emulsifiers, capsules, granules, troches, pills,suspensions, spirits, syrups, and limonades; injectable administrationintravenously or otherwise; topical administration in the form ofointments, solids, suspensions, powders, paps, suppositories, aerosols,cataplasmas, liniments, lotions, enemas, and emulsifiers. In someembodiments, well-known excipients in the form of solid or liquid areused. The several non-limiting examples of excipients used to administerthe dosage forms include: excipients in powders and other oral powderssuch as lactose, crystalline cellulose, starch, dextrin, calciumphosphate, calcium carbonate, synthetic and natural aluminum dioxide,magnesium oxide, dried aluminum hydroxide, magnesium stearate, andsodium bicarbonate; excipients in topical powders such as zinc oxide,talc, starch, kaolin, borate powder, zinc stearate, magnesium stearate,magnesium carbonate, precipitated calcium carbonate, bismuth subgallate,and potassium aluminum sulfate powder; excipients in liquids such aswater, glycerin, propylene glycol, sweet-taste syrup, ethanol, fattyoil, ethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, and sorbitol; excipients inointments such as hydrophobic or hydrophilic base (including oil solublebase, water-soluble base, and suspended base) prepared by mixing fat,fatty oil, lanoline, Vaseline, glycerin wax, Japan wax, paraffin,paraffin sulphate, resins, higher alcohols, plastics, glycols, water, orsurfactant.

In some embodiments, first compositions discussed herein areadministered in any of the forms considered herein, or otherwise knownto those of skill in the art. In some embodiments, the first compositionis administered orally in a liquid form, either as an extract,concentrated extract, or other liquid form.

Certain Definitions

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning as is commonly understood by one of skill in theart to which the claimed subject matter belongs. In the event that thereis a plurality of definitions for terms herein, those in this sectionprevail.

It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and thefollowing detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only andare not restrictive of any subject matter claimed. In this application,the use of the singular includes the plural unless specifically statedotherwise. It must be noted that, as used in the specification and theappended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include pluralreferents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It should alsobe noted that use of “or” means “and/or” unless stated otherwise.Furthermore, use of the term “including” as well as other forms, such as“include”, “includes”, and “included” is not limiting.

As used herein, the term “about” is used synonymously with the term“approximately.” Illustratively, the use of the term “about” with regardto a certain therapeutically effective pharmaceutical dose indicatesthat values slightly outside the cited values, e.g., plus or minus 0.1%to 10%, are also effective and safe.

The term “patient”, “subject”, or “individual” are used interchangeably.As used herein, they refer to individuals suffering from a disorder, andthe like, and encompasses mammals and non-mammals. None of the termsrequire that the individual be under the care and/or supervision of amedical professional. Mammals are any member of the Mammalian class,including but not limited to humans, non-human primates such aschimpanzees, and other apes and monkey species; farm animals such ascattle, horses, sheep, goats, swine; domestic animals such as rabbits,dogs, and cats; laboratory animals including rodents, such as rats, miceand guinea pigs, and the like. Examples of non-mammals include, but arenot limited to, birds, fish, and the like. In some embodiments of themethods and compositions provided herein, the individual is a mammal. Inpreferred embodiments, the individual is a human.

The terms “treat”, “treating”, “treatment”, and other grammaticalequivalents, as used herein, include alleviating, abating, orameliorating a disease or condition or one or more symptoms thereof,preventing additional symptoms, ameliorating or preventing theunderlying metabolic causes of symptoms, inhibiting the disease orcondition, e.g., arresting the development of the disease or condition,relieving the disease or condition, causing regression of the disease orcondition, relieving a condition caused by the disease or condition, orstopping the symptoms of the disease or condition, and are intended toinclude prophylaxis. The terms further include achieving a therapeuticbenefit and/or a prophylactic benefit. By therapeutic benefit is meanteradication or amelioration of the underlying disorder being treated.Also, a therapeutic benefit is achieved with the eradication oramelioration of one or more of the physiological symptoms associatedwith the underlying disorder such that an improvement is observed in theindividual, notwithstanding that the individual is still afflicted withthe underlying disorder. For prophylactic benefit, the compositions areadministered to an individual at risk of developing a particulardisease, or to an individual reporting one or more of the physiologicalsymptoms of a disease, even though a diagnosis of this disease has notbeen made.

The terms “administer”, “administering”, “administration”, and the like,as used herein, refer to the methods that may be used to enable deliveryof compounds or compositions to the desired site of biological action.These methods include, but are not limited to, sublingual or buccalroutes, oral routes, intraduodenal routes, parenteral injection(including intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, intramuscular,intravascular, or infusion), topical, and rectal administration. Thoseof skill in the art are familiar with administration techniques that canbe employed with the compounds and methods described herein.

The term “acceptable”, as used herein, with respect to a formulation,composition, or ingredient, means having no persistent detrimentaleffect on the general health of the individual being treated.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable”, as used herein, refers to amaterial, such as a carrier or diluent, which does not abrogate thebiological activity or properties of the compounds described herein, andis relatively nontoxic, i.e., the material may be administered to anindividual without causing undesirable biological effects or interactingin a deleterious manner with any of the components of the composition inwhich it is contained.

The term “DIM”, as used herein, refers to a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane compound.

The term “BR-DIM”, or “BioResponse DIM”, as used herein, refers to anunsubstituted DIM, provided by BioResponse, LLC.

The term “maximum concentration”, or Cmax, as used herein, refers to themaximum (or peak) serum concentration that the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane achieves in the plasma after it has beenadministrated and prior to the administration of a second dose.

The term “time of maximum concentration”, or Tmax, as used herein,refers to the time at which the Cmax is observed.

The term “area under the curve”, or AUC, or AUC_(0-inf), as used herein,refers to the area under the curve, also known as the definite integral,in a plot of concentration of drug in blood plasma against time.

The term “unit dose”, as used herein, refers to an amount of substitutedor unsubstituted diindolylmethane contained in one discreetpharmaceutical dosage form. Examples of pharmaceutical dosage forms thatcontain a unit dose include but are not limited to a tablet, a capsule,a buccal tablet, a sub-lingual tablet, an orally-disintegrating tablet,an effervescent tablet, a lollipop, a lozenge, a troche, a liquidsolution or suspension, powder or liquid or solid crystals packed withina single tablet or capsule, a cream, a gel, an ointment, or a lotion.

EXAMPLES

The following specific, non-limiting examples are to be construed asmerely illustrative, and do not limit the present disclosure of thescope of the disclosure. Without further elaboration, it is believedthat one skilled in the art can, based on the description herein,utilize the present disclosure to its fullest extent.

Example 1 Effect of the Combination Therapy on the PK Profile of DIM inPlasma

The objective of this study is to determine the pharmacokinetic (PK)profile of a diindolylmethane (DIM) formulation in plasma, synthesizedand prepared using any of the methods described above, administeredafter single or multiple doses of CYP-450 modulators. Participants aregrouped into (a) Group 1: DIM administered after a prior dose of aCYP-450 modulator (b) Group 2: DIM administered without a prior dose ofa CYP-450 modulator.

Part 1: Plasma Pharmacokinetics of DIM Formulation after a Single Oral75 mg Dose

Participants of Groups 1 and 2 are administered, with or without a priordose of a CYP-450 modulator respectively, a single 75 mg dose of the DIMformulation. Blood samples are drawn from the participants at baselineand at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 h, following administration ofthe DIM formulation dosage on day 1.

Part 2: Pharmacokinetic Profile of DIM following Bi-Daily Dosing for 4Weeks.

In the second part of the study, participants of Groups 1 and 2 areadministered, with or without a prior dose of a CYP-450 modulatorrespectively, on days 1 through 28, a single dose of 75 mg of the DIMformulation twice daily. Blood samples are taken at the completion oftreatment as per the schedule described for Part 1.

For each part of the study, pharmacokinetic parameters, including butnot limited to, maximum concentration (C_(max)), time to C_(max)(T_(max)), biological half-life (t½), and area under the concentrationtime curve (AUC_(0-inf)) are calculated for all subjects who completethe respective part. A one-compartment elimination model fits the data.

Example 2 Determination of Plasma Levels of BioResponse Diindolylmethane(BR-DIM) Following Single and Multiple Oral Dosing, and after PriorTreatment with Specific Substrates of Hepatic CYP Enzyme Activity and ofP-gp Transport Function

The primary objectives of this study are:

-   -   1. To measure the pharmacokinetics of nutritional-grade,        absorption-enhanced diindolylmethane (BR-DIM) BR-DIM in the        plasma following single and multiple dosing in healthy male        volunteers.    -   2. To determine the effect of DIM on the activity of certain        hepatic CYP enzymes as well as enteric P-gp as assessed by        measuring changes in the levels of specific substrates of these        enzymes (5-drug probe cocktail)/efflux transporter.    -   3. Following the oral administration of specific nutritional        grade food supplements reported to be inhibitors or inducers of        certain CYP enzymes, to measure the effect of these supplements        on the PK profile of BR-DIM in healthy male volunteers.

Part 1a

All participants on day one receive a single daily oral dose of placebotogether with a 5-drug probe cocktail and P-gp-s; blood and urinesamples over a 9-hour period (1,2,3,4,6, and 9 hr) will be taken todetermine the activity of the specific CYP enzyme or transporter asmeasured by the plasma and urinary levels of the respective CYP probesubstrate.

After a suitable wash out period, a single oral dose of 75 mgBioResponse Diindolylmethane (BR-DIM) is given, after which bloodsamples are taken to determine the 9h PK profile of BR-DIM.

Part 1b

After a suitable wash-out period, a single oral dose of 75 mg of BR-DIMis given concomitantly with the 5-drug probe cocktail and blood andurine samples are taken to establish the levels of the respective CYPprobe substrate or trasnporter, as well as the PK profile for BR-DIM.

An exemplary probe cocktail contains: caffeine (to study the effect ofCYP1A2), metoprolol (to study the effect of CYP2D6), losartan/celecoxib(to study the effect of CYP2C9), midazolam to study the effect of CYP3A,and fexofenadine or other non-metabolized drug that inhibits theactivity of the enterocyte efflux transporter P-glycoprotein (P-gp).

Part 2

Participants receive, on days 1-28, a single oral dose of 75 mg BR-DIMtwice daily. Blood samples are taken at the completion of treatment. Atthe end of the 28-day period, the final dose of BR-DIM together with the5-drug probe cocktail is administered. Blood and urine samples are takenas per the schedule described for day 1.

Part 3

Once the results from Part 2 have been analyzed, the same participantswho completed both Parts 1(a,b) and 2, are administered one or morenutritional grade food supplements that are expected to inhibit orinduce the hepatic CYP enzymes or transporter being studied. Thereafter,the participants are subjected to the same procedures as are detailed inParts 1 and 2 above. Blood and urine are collected periodicallythroughout the study (and prior to inclusion in the study to assessurinary levels of cotinine and DIM obtained from the diet). Aftercompletion of study intervention, participants are followed at 1 week torecord any observed adverse effects.

The study participants are healthy men and women with the followinginclusion exemplary criteria:

-   1. Nonsmoker confirmed by urine cotinine test-   2. Life expectancy>=12 months-   3. Hemoglobin>10 g/dL-   4. Absolute granulocyte count>1,500/mm{circumflex over ( )}3-   5. Creatinine<2.0 mg/dL-   6. Albumin>3.0 g/dL-   7. Bilirubin<1.8 mg/dL-   8. AST and ALT<110 U/L-   9. Alkaline phosphatase<300 U/L-   10. Body mass index=<30-   11. No acute, unstable, chronic, or recurring medical conditions-   12. No strict vegetarians, or consumption of cruciferous vegetables    immediately prior to, or during, the study period.-   13. Participants who have stopped eating cruciferous vegetables    within the past 2 weeks and agree to refrain from eating them for    the duration of the study are eligible-   14. Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cabbage (including    coleslaw), cauliflower, bok-choy, brussels sprouts, collards, kale,    kohlrabi, mustard greens, rutabaga, turnip, and watercress-   15. Participants must have refrained from eating grapefruit or    grapefruit juice for two weeks prior to inclusion into the study, as    well as throughout the study. Other food products or supplements    will also be excluded throughout the study.-   16. No serious drug allergies or other serious intolerance or    allergies-   17. Mild seasonal allergies allowed-   18. No chronic conditions, including headaches, dysphoria, fatigue,    dizziness, blurred vision, insomnia, rhinorrhea, nausea, vomiting,    abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, menopausal hot flashes/night    sweats, or clinically significant premenstrual syndrome-   19. No serious, acute, or chronic illness-   20. No requirement for chronic drug therapy-   21. No alcohol ingestion within 48 hours of study treatment-   22. No investigational drugs within the past 3 months-   23. No prior chemotherapy-   24. No concurrent regular medications or hormones-   25. No recent change in medications or dosage of medications-   26. No concurrent regular supplements or vitamins-   27. No concurrent over-the-counter medications or food supplements-   28. If participants are coffee drinkers, then it is requested that    the drinking habits (number or strength of coffee drinks) will not    change for 2 weeks before or during the study.

Example 3 Improved Efficacy of Rosacea Treatment by Prior Administrationof a CYP450 Modulator

The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of adiindolylmethane (DIM) formulation in treating rosacea following a4-week treatment with DIM, administered after a prior dose of aCYP-modulator. The DIM formulation for this study is synthesized andprepared using any of the methods described above.

Participants are grouped into (a) Group 1: DIM administered after priordose of a CYP-modulator(b) Group 2: DIM administered without a priordose of a CYP-450 modulator

Participants of Groups 1 and 2 are administered orally, or viasublingual route, with or without a prior dose of a CYP-450 modulatorrespectively, on days 1 through 28, a single dose of 75 mg of the DIMformulation twice daily. After completion of the study, participants arerequested to self-report on certain skin parameters related to rosacea,e.g., redness, flushing, dryness, red bumps, or swelling.

Example 4 Improved Efficacy of Acne Treatment by Prior Administration ofDIM

The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of adiindolylmethane (DIM) formulation in treating acne following a 4-weektreatment with DIM, administered after a prior dose of a CYP-modulator.The DIM formulation for this study is synthesized and prepared using anyof the methods described above.

Participants are grouped into (a) Group 1: DIM administered after priordose of a CYP-modulator (b) Group 2: DIM administered without a priordose of a CYP-450 modulator.

Participants of Groups 1 and 2 are administered orally, or viasublingual route, with or without a prior dose of a CYP-450 modulatorrespectively, on days 1 through 28, a single dose of 75 mg of the DIMformulation twice daily. After completion of the study, skin biophysicalparameters related to acne; including but not limited to skin sebum andstratum corneum hydration levels; transepidermal water loss values; pH;and erythema and hair growth parameters such as total number, densityand proportion of anagen hair, of the study participants are assessed.

Example 5 Multiple Dose PK Study of a Sublingual Formulation ofDIM+Vitamin A Taken with or without Quercetin

Clinical hypothesis: Plasma exposure of DIM is greater when the ACCUMAXSL is taken in combination with Quercetin compared with ACCUMX SL alone.

Study objectives: Primary—To assess the effects of Quercetinsupplementation on plasma levels of DIM following dosing with ACCUMAXSL.

Study endpoints: Primary—Plasma levels of DIM following treatment witheither one week's administration of Quercetin followed by 2 weeks'administration of Quercetin and ACCUMAX sublingual (ACCUMAX SL) or notreatment for one week and then 2 weeks' administration of ACCUMAX SL.

Study design: Randomized, open-label, parallel trial.

Population: 14 healthy adult males and females. An equal gender ratio isnot required for this study.

Inclusion criteria:

-   -   1. The participant is able to read and understand the Informed        Consent Form (ICF), and understand study procedures.    -   2. The participant has signed the ICF.    -   3. The participant is willing to comply with the dosing schedule        and associated fasting requirements.    -   4. Aged between 18 and 45 years inclusive at screening.    -   5. The participant is a non-nicotine user (has not smoked or        used other nicotine products [e.g., chewing tobacco, gum, patch,        electronic-cigarette]) and has not used the products within 3        months prior to screening    -   6. BMI≥20 to ≤30 kg/m2.    -   7. Willing to maintain their habitual consumption of cruciferous        vegetables for the duration of the study.    -   8. Willing to not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice from        screening and for the duration of the study.    -   9. Willing to not consume food supplements or vitamins from        screening and for the duration of the study.    -   10. Willing to not consume more than 14 units of alcohol per        week from screening and for the duration of the study.    -   11. Willing to not consume alcohol within 48 hours of all study        visits.    -   12. Willing to limit their daily intake of caffeine to not        exceed 500 mg caffeine per day from screening and for the        duration of the study.    -   13. Female participants who are willing to use an acceptable        form of contraception (including abstinence, combined        oestrogen/progesterone medication, or intrauterine contraceptive        devices). Where hormonal contraception is used, the participant        needs to have been on stable treatment for 3 months prior to        screening and agrees that no changes will be made to this        treatment throughout the study.    -   14. The participant is, in the opinion of the investigator,        healthy on the basis of a physical examination, self-reported        medical history, vital signs, Electrocardiogram (ECG), and the        results of routine laboratory tests.    -   15. Participant is available to attend visits for the duration        of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

-   -   1. Treatment with retinoids within 6 months of enrolment in this        study.    -   2. Serious drug allergies or other serious intolerances.        Including but not limited to a known sensitivity to vitamin A or        DIM, or a history of any allergy that in the opinion of the        investigator would contraindicate participant participation.    -   3. Significant acute, unstable, chronic (including symptoms of        headaches, dysphoria, fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision,        insomnia, rhinorrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,        diarrhoea, constipation, menopausal hot flashes/night sweats, or        clinically significant premenstrual syndrome) or recurring        medical conditions as judged by the investigator.    -   4. Clinically significant psychiatric, cardiovascular,        respiratory, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine,        neurological (particularly myasthenia gravis), immunological, or        haematological disease or abnormality, as determined by the        investigator.    -   5. Prior treatment with chemotherapy.    -   6. Currently participating in another study with an        investigational or non-investigational drug or device, or has        participated in another clinical trial within 3 months prior to        signing the ICF.    -   7. Participants whose clinical laboratory test values are        outside the accepted reference range at screening, with values        that are deemed as clinically significant by the investigator.    -   8. Participants who demonstrate a reactive screen for hepatitis        B surface antigen, hepatitis C antibody, or HIV antibody.    -   9. Pregnant confirmed by urine pregnancy test, or        breastfeeding/lactating females.    -   10. The participant has a known history of allergic response(s)        to any of the ingredients in Quercetin or its components.    -   11. Currently consuming more than two portions of cruciferous        vegetables per day.    -   12. Currently taking regular prescribed concurrent medications        or hormones (other than oral contraception)    -   13. Use of over the counter medications or herbal remedies        (except for over the counter analgesics, cold remedies and        anti-histamines) from screening and for the duration of the        study.    -   14. History of alcohol, narcotic, benzodiazepine, or other        substance abuse or dependence within the 12 months preceding        Visit 1.    -   15. Positive urine drug screen at any visit at Surrey CRC (i.e.,        amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids,        cocaine, or opiates). A repeat test will not be allowed.    -   16. Positive urine cotinine test at screening. A repeat test        will not be allowed.    -   17. Positive alcohol breath test at any visit to Surrey CRC. A        repeat test will not be allowed.    -   18. Participants who report donating greater than 150 ml of        blood or donating plasma within 28 days before dosing.    -   19. Any condition that, in the investigator's opinion,        compromises the participant's ability to meet protocol        requirements or to complete the study.

No waivers from the Protocol will be allowed.

Discontinuation and withdrawal of participants from the study: Anyparticipant may voluntarily discontinue participation in this study atany time. The investigator may also, at their discretion, discontinuethe participant from participating in this study at any time, and mustdo so if any of the following criteria are met:

-   -   Positive alcohol breath test at any visit.    -   Positive urine test for drugs of abuse or cotinine at any visit.    -   Positive pregnancy test at any visit.    -   Concomitant use of any medication which may interfere with study        outcome, participant safety and study products throughout the        study.    -   Any other reason that, in the investigator's opinion,        compromises the participant's ability to meet protocol        requirements or to complete the study.

The reason for termination will be recorded in the Case Report Form(CRF).

A participant may withdraw (or be withdrawn) from the study prematurelyfor the following reasons:

Withdrawal of consent.

-   -   AE (AE section must be completed).    -   Protocol deviation.    -   Lost to follow-up.    -   Other (must be specified).

If a participant discontinues/withdraws prior to randomisation to studytreatment (Visit 2) they will be considered as a screen failure. Screenfailures can be replaced to ensure that 14 participants are randomisedto ensure that 12 participants complete visit 4.

A follow-up visit must be performed if prematurediscontinuation/withdrawal following randomisation at Visit 2 takesplace. The procedures performed should be as per the end of study (EOS)visit indicated on the study flow chart.

Study Products (Formulations, Route of Administration and Dose Regimen):

-   -   Quercetin (Food supplement)        -   One single daily dose of 500 mg Quercetin given as an oral            formulation        -   Taken daily for 3 weeks (treatment group A) (Days 1-21)        -   To be taken in the morning within 2 hours of waking and            before food is consumed        -   The daily 500 mg dose of quercetin has been chosen as it is            a dose that is commonly recommended as a minimum dose for            use as a food supplement.    -   ACCUMAX SL (Food supplement)        -   Oral microencapsulated diindolylmethane and Vitamin A given            as a sublingual (SL) formulation        -   One SL tablet will be taken and allowed to dissolve under            the tongue twice a day for 14 days (Days 8-21) in both            groups A and B        -   SL tablets will be taken in the morning after an overnight            fast of at least 8 hours and in the evening before going to            bed (not with food)        -   Each SL tablet contains 45 mg DIM and 400 μg retinol            equivalents (RE), 45 mg DIM and 732.8 μg of retinyl            palmitate, or 45 mg DIM and 400 μg retinyl palmitate        -   Total daily dose of 90 mg DIM and 800 μg retinol equivalents        -   A daily dose of 90 mg DIM and 800 μg RE has been chosen as            this is comparable to the daily oral dose of a capsule            formulation SKIN ACCUMAX™ that has been marketed worldwide            for many years.

PK Parameters: Plasma PK Concentrations.

Main Parameters of Safety: Adverse Events.

Assessment Schedule:

-   -   Visit 1—Screening (Day −28 to Day −1)        -   Informed consent        -   Demography        -   Medical History        -   Concomitant medications        -   Full Physical Exam        -   ECG        -   Height/Weight/BMI        -   Blood sample for Haematology, Biochemistry, virology        -   Urinalysis        -   Urine drugs of abuse        -   Urine Cotinine        -   Urine pregnancy (female participants only)        -   Breath Alcohol        -   Vital Signs: blood pressure, heart rate, oral temperature,            respiratory rate        -   Assessment of inclusion/exclusion criteria    -   Visit 2-Day 1        -   Assessment of inclusion/exclusion criteria        -   Randomisation        -   Urine pregnancy (female participants only)        -   Urine drugs of abuse        -   Urine Cotinine        -   Breath Alcohol        -   Product (Quercetin only) Dispensing to Group A        -   Dosing (single dose taken at the visit) by Group A        -   Adverse Events        -   Concomitant Medications

Group A participants will then self-dose at home once daily for 7 days.Time of dosing will be recorded in a diary. The participants should takethe dose within 2 hours of waking and before consuming food.

-   -   Visit 3-Day 8        -   Assessment of inclusion/exclusion criteria        -   Urine Pregnancy (female participants only)        -   Urine drugs of abuse        -   Urine Cotinine        -   Breath Alcohol        -   Product (Quercetin only) Returns Accountability        -   Product (Quercetin and ACCUMAX SL for Group A or just            ACCUMAX SL for Group B) Dispensing        -   Dosing (that days dose taken at the visit for both groups)        -   Adverse Events        -   Concomitant Medications

Participants will then leave the SCRC and will self-dose at home for 2weeks. All participants must take the ACCUMAX SL twice a day (once inthe morning after an overnight fast of at least 8 hours and in theevening before going to bed (not with food)). There must be at least 8hours between the morning and evening doses. Group A participants alsotaking Quercetin must take this once a day within 2 hours of waking andbefore consuming food. This can be taken at the same time as the ACCUMAXSL. Time of dosing will be recorded in a diary as well as any adverseevents that have been noted by the participant.

-   -   Visit 4-Day 21        -   Assessment of inclusion/exclusion criteria        -   Urine pregnancy (female participants only)        -   Urine drugs of abuse        -   Urine Cotinine        -   Breath Alcohol        -   Vital Signs        -   Full Physical Exam        -   Product (Quercetin and ACCUMAX) Returns Accountability        -   Product Dispensing (Quercetin and ACCUMAX SL (Group A) or            just ACCUMAX SL (Group B))        -   Dosing (that days dose taken at the visit for both groups)        -   PK blood sampling—0 (pre-dose), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9,            12 hours        -   Adverse Events        -   Concomitant Medications    -   Participants will take the study products daily at home as        follows:        -   Group A: Quercetin for 1 week followed by 2 weeks of            Quercetin and ACCUMAX SL        -   Group B: 1 week no Quercetin and then 2 weeks of just            ACCUMAX SL    -   Whilst dosing at home participants will also complete a diary to        record times of dosing, adverse events and concomitant        medications.    -   Participants randomised to Group A will need to take the        Quercetin in the morning within 2 hours of waking (with the        exception of Visits 2, 3 and 4) and before consuming any food.        The ACCUMAX SL tablet must be taken in the morning after an        overnight fast of at least 8 hours and in the evening before        going to bed (not with food). Each product should be taken        ideally at the same time in the morning and evening. There must        be at least 8 hours between the morning and evening doses.        Participants will be asked to record the times of their dosing        in a diary.    -   If a participant misses a single dose then this should be taken        as soon as possible thereafter. If more than one consecutive        dose is missed, then the normal dosing regimen should be        maintained and the protocol deviation recorded for possible        exclusion at data lock.

Study restrictions: Participants will be required to comply with thefollowing for the duration of the study:

-   -   Dietary Restrictions: Participants must agree to maintain their        habitual intake of cruciferous vegetables for the duration of        the study. Those who consume more than two portions of        cruciferous vegetables per day will be excluded from        participation. Participants must also be willing not to consume        grapefruit or grapefruit juice for the duration of the study.        Whilst at Surrey CRC for visit 4, participants must only consume        foods and beverages that are provided.    -   Alcohol Restrictions: Participants must refrain from drinking        alcohol for 48 hours prior to all study visits and will undergo        an alcohol breath test to ensure compliance. Throughout the        study participants should not consume more than 14 units of        alcohol per week [NOTE: 1 unit is equivalent to approximately a        half-pint (250 mL) of 4% beer or 1 (25 mL) measure of spirits or        approximately half a glass (76 mL) of 13% wine].    -   Caffeine Restrictions: Participants must not consume more than        500 mg of caffeine (4-5 cups of strong coffee) per day for the        duration of the study.

Prohibited medications and non-drug therapies: Participants areprohibited from taking medications (including food supplements andvitamins) during the course of the study (from screening onwards) exceptfor oral contraceptives and the occasional use of paracetamol andibuprofen, cold remedies and anti-histamines. If participants areprescribed any medications (including creams, ointments, inhalers) or ifthey purchase any medications ‘over the counter’ (OTC) (including herbalremedies), for example from the pharmacy, supermarket or health foodshop, they must report the name of the drug(s)/herbal preparation(s),the dose, the dates, and the duration of treatment at their next visit,and reason for use, which will subsequently be recorded in the sourcedocument and CRF. Participants will be questioned at each assessmentvisit about the use of concomitant medication in the period since thelast assessment visit. If a participant takes any of the abovemedications they will be withdrawn from the study. Any medication takenfrom screening and throughout the study period must be recorded on thesource document and CRF with the name of the drug, dosage, date(s) ofadministration and reason for use.

Data analysis: Pharmacological parameters of plasma DIM concentrations(AUC_(0-mf), AUC_(0-t), T_(max), and C_(max), C_(min), K_(el), t^(1/2),T_(lag)) will be compared between ACCUMAX SL group and ACCUMAX SL plusQuercetin group. Where required, parameters will be adjusted for time 0where concentrations >0.

Duration of study period (per participant): 3 weeks plus screeningperiod. Total number of scheduled visits 4.

Study Flow Chart:

Visit 1 Visit 4 Screening Visit 2 Visit 3 (EOS) Procedures (Days −28-1)Day 1 Day 8 Day 21 Written informed consent X Demographic data X MedicalHistory X Full Physical examination X X Vital signs ^(a) X X Assessmentof inclusion/ X X X X exclusion criteria Height, Weight, BMI XConcomitant medication X X X X 12 Lead electro- X cardiogram (ECG)Laboratory safety ^(b) X Urinalysis X Alcohol breath test X X X X Urinedrug of abuse X X X X test Urine cotinine X X X X Urine pregnancy test^(c) X X X X Randomisation X Product Returns X X Accountability Product(Quercetin) X X X^(e) Dispensing: Group A only Product (ACCUMAX SL) XX^(e) Dispensing: Groups A and B Dosing at the SCRC X X X^(e) duringvisit Adverse Events X X X PK blood Sampling^(d) X^(e) Dosing at homeDaily by Participants Dosing Diary Daily by Participants ^(a) Heartrate, blood pressure, oral temperature, respiratory rate ^(b)Haematology, biochemistry, virology, urinalysis ^(c) Female participantsonly ^(d)PK timepoints −0 (pre-dose), 0.5 (+/−1 min), 1 (+/−1 min), 1.5(+/−1 min), 2 (+/−1 min), 3 (+/−5 min), 4 (+/−5 min), 6 (+/−5 min), 9(+/−5 min), 12 (+/−5 min) hours ^(e)Not if EOS (End of Study) visit

Study Data Parameters:

-   -   Pharmacokinetic Sampling Parameters        -   Sampling Times: Blood will be drawn at the following            specified time points relative to dosing:

Pre-dose (0), 0.5 (+/−1 min), 1 (+/−1 min), 1.5 (+/−1 min), 2 (+/−1min), 3 (+/−5 min), 4 (+/−5 min), 6 (+/−5 min), 9 (+/−5 min), 12 (+/−5min) hours.

The total number of blood samples for pharmacokinetic analysis will be10 for each participant.

The collection, handling and shipping requirements for these samples aredescribed in separate study-specific documents.

-   -   Bioanalytic Methods: Plasma samples will be assayed for DIM        concentrations by the analytical laboratory.    -   Blood Sample Volume: The blood volume for each PK sample will be        5 ml. Therefore a total of approximately 55 ml will be taken        during Visit 4.    -   Safety parameters: Physical examinations, laboratory safety        tests (blood chemistry, haematology, and urinalysis), vital sign        measurements, and 12-lead ECGs will be performed at scheduled        time points as per the study flow chart (see section 5.1). These        procedures may also be performed at unscheduled time points if        considered clinically necessary by the investigator. The        detailed outline of the study procedures can be found in the        study flowchart.        -   Vital Signs: Vital signs include: diastolic and systolic            blood pressure measurement following five minutes in the            supine position, heart rate, oral temperature and            respiratory rate. They will be obtained at Visits 1 and 4.        -   ECG: A 12-lead ECG must be performed after resting for ˜10            minutes in the supine position at the screening visit.        -   Clinical Laboratory Assessments: The following laboratory            analyses will be taken at screening approximately 12 ml will            be taken:            -   Haematology: haemoglobin, hematocrit, white blood cell                count, red blood cell count and platelets            -   Blood chemistry: alanine aminotransferase (ALT),                albumin, alkaline phosphatase, aspartase                aminotransferase (AST), blood urea nitrogen (BUN),                calcium, chloride, creatinine, eGFR, lipids, magnesium,                phosphorus, potassium, sodium, total bilirubin and total                protein.            -   Virology: (Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis C                antibody, HIV antibody).            -   Urinalysis will be performed by dipstick to evaluate                protein, glucose, pH, ketones, specific gravity,                bilirubin, nitrites, Leukocytes, Blood/Haemoglobin.                Microscopy may be performed if the dipstick result is                abnormal and deemed clinically significant.

If laboratory results are outside the reference range at screening anddeemed NCS by the physicians then they do not need to be repeated,clinically significant results can be repeated once at the investigatorsdiscretion.

Safety monitoring: All participants will receive an information cardindicating participation in the study with the name, address, andtelephone number of a contact person at the study site for informationin the event of an emergency.

-   -   Adverse Events (AEs): AEs will be collected from randomisation        and for the 3-week duration of the study. Participants will be        asked to document any AEs in their dosing diary whilst dosing at        home. In addition, participants will be asked about any        documented AEs and if they have any additional AEs when they        attend for each study visit.    -   Specification of Safety Parameters:        -   Safety Assessment Abnormalities Reported as AEs and SAEs:            Any abnormal safety assessments (e.g., vital signs            measurements), including those that worsen from baseline,            and felt to be clinically significant in the medical and            scientific judgement of the investigator, are to be recorded            as AEs or SAEs. However, any clinically significant safety            assessments that are associated with the underlying disease,            unless judged by the investigator to be more severe than            expected for the participant's condition, are not to be            reported as AEs or SAEs.        -   Pregnancy: Any pregnancy of a clinical study participant, or            the partner of a clinical study participant must be reported            in the same way as SAEs. Pregnancy complications and            elective terminations for medical reasons must also be            reported as an AE or SAE. Spontaneous abortions must be            reported as an SAE. Any pregnancy that occurs during study            participation must be reported using a clinical trial            pregnancy form. To ensure participant safety, each pregnancy            must be reported to the Sponsor within 24 hours. The            Principal Investigator (PI) must assess whether the            participant should be withdrawn from the study. The            pregnancy must be followed up to determine outcome            (including premature termination) and status of mother and            child. Any SAE occurring in association with a pregnancy,            brought to the investigator's attention after the            participant has completed the study, and considered by the            investigator as possibly related to the study product, must            be promptly reported to the Sponsor.        -   Definition of an AE: Any untoward medical occurrence in a            patient or clinical trial subject administered a medicinal            product and which does not necessarily have a causal            relationship with this treatment.            -   Note: An AE can therefore be any unfavourable and                unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory                finding), symptom, or disease (new or exacerbated)                temporally associated with the use of study products                whether or not related to the study products.            -   Events meeting the definition of an AE include:                -   Exacerbation of a chronic or intermittent                    pre-existing condition including either an increase                    in frequency and/or intensity of the condition                -   New conditions detected or diagnosed after study                    product administration even though it may have been                    present prior to the start of the study                -   Signs, symptoms, or the clinical sequelae of a                    suspected interaction                -   Signs, symptoms, or the clinical sequelae of a                    suspected overdose of either study product or a                    concomitant medication (overdose per se will not be                    reported as an AE/SAE).            -   Events that do not meet the definition of an AE include:                -   Medical or surgical procedure (e.g. endoscopy,                    appendectomy); the condition that leads to the                    procedure is an AE.                -   Situations where an untoward medical occurrence did                    not occur (social and/or convenience admission to a                    hospital).                -   Anticipated day-to-day fluctuations of pre-existing                    disease(s) or condition(s) present or detected at                    the start of the study that do not worsen.                -   The disease/disorder being studied or expected                    progression, signs, or symptoms of the                    disease/disorder being studied, unless more severe                    than expected for the participant's condition.        -   Definition of a SAE: An SAE is any untoward medical            occurrence that, at any dose:            -   Results in death: In general, death should not be                reported as an event. Death is viewed as an outcome of                an event, rather than an event itself. In cases where                the cause of death is unknown, death may be reported as                an event initially. However, every attempt must be made                to submit a follow-up report identifying the probable                cause of death when sufficient data are available. A                death occurring during the study or which comes to the                attention of the investigator within 4 weeks after                stopping the study products, whether considered due to                the study products or not, must be reported.                -   Is life-threatening: NOTE: The term                    ‘life-threatening’ in the definition of ‘serious’                    refers to an event in which the participant was at                    risk of death at the time of the event. It does not                    refer to an event, which hypothetically might have                    caused death, if it were more severe.                -   Requires hospitalisation or prolongation of existing                    hospitalization: NOTE: In general, hospitalisation                    signifies that the participant has been detained                    (usually involving at least an overnight stay) at                    the hospital or emergency ward for observation                    and/or treatment that would not have been                    appropriate in the physician's office or out-patient                    setting. Complications that occur during                    hospitalisation are AEs. If a complication prolongs                    hospitalisation or fulfils any other serious                    criteria, the event is serious. When in doubt as to                    whether “hospitalisation” occurred or was necessary,                    the AE should be considered serious. Hospitalisation                    for elective treatment of a pre-existing condition                    that did not worsen from baseline is not considered                    an AE.                -   Results in persistent or significant                    disability/incapacity: NOTE: The term disability                    means a substantial disruption of a person's ability                    to conduct normal life functions. This definition is                    not intended to include experiences of relatively                    minor medical significance such as uncomplicated                    headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, influenza, or                    accidental trauma (e.g. sprained ankle) which may                    interfere or prevent everyday life functions but do                    not constitute a substantial disruption.                -   Is a congenital anomaly/birth defect.                -   Medical or scientific judgment must be exercised in                    deciding whether reporting is appropriate in other                    situations, such as important medical events that                    may not be immediately life-threatening or result in                    death or hospitalisation but may jeopardise the                    participant or may require medical or surgical                    intervention to prevent one or the other outcomes                    listed in the above definition. These should also be                    considered serious. Examples of such events are                    invasive or malignant cancers, intensive treatment                    in an emergency room or at home for allergic                    bronchospasm, blood dyscrasias or convulsions that                    do not result in hospitalisation, or development of                    drug dependency or drug abuse.    -   Evaluating and Recording AEs: The investigator or designee is        responsible for detecting, documenting and reporting events that        meet the definition of an AE or SAE. These must be recorded in        the source AE form and/or CRF.        -   For all AEs, the following must be assessed and recorded on            the AEs page of the CRF:        -   a) Description of AE        -   b) Start date and time        -   c) End date and time        -   d) Severity i.e. mild, moderate, severe (see below)        -   e) Relationship to study product(s)—completed by study            physician        -   f) Action taken with study medication        -   g) Action/Treatment required, e.g. paracetamol        -   h) Outcome        -   i) Seriousness (see section on SAEs)

SAEs and AEs will be collected from the time that the first dose ofstudy products is given until the follow up contact. However any SAEsassessed as related to study participation (e.g. products,protocol-mandated procedures, invasive tests, or change in existingtherapy) will be recorded from the time a participant consents toparticipate in the study up to and including any follow-up contact. AllSAEs will be reported to Sponsor within 24 hours.

-   -   Intensity of Event: The intensity of an AE is defined as        follows:        -   Mild Transient symptoms, requiring no treatment, no            interference with participant's daily activities, easily            tolerated.        -   Moderate Marked symptoms, moderate interference with the            participant's daily activities, usually ameliorated by            simple therapeutic measures.        -   Severe Considerable interference with the participant's            daily activities, requires intensive therapeutic            intervention, incapacitating.

The term severe is a measure of intensity: thus a SAE is not necessarilyserious. For example, nausea of several hours duration may be rated assevere, but may not be clinically serious.

-   -   Relationship to Study Products: The relationship of each AE to        the study products must be recorded by a medically-qualified        member of staff as one of the following scale:        -   Definitely Not related—The AE is judged to be clearly and            incontrovertibly due only to extraneous causes (for example,            disease, environment) definitely not associated with the            test products being given and does not meet the criteria for            any other drug relationship listed.        -   Probably Not related—In general, this category is applicable            to an AE which meets the following criteria (it certainly            must meet the first two criteria):            -   1. It does not follow a reasonable temporal sequence                from the product administration.            -   2. It may readily have been produced by the                participant's clinical state, environmental or toxic                factors, or other modes of therapy administered to the                participant.            -   3. It does not follow a known pattern of response to the                suspected product.            -   4. It does not reappear or worsen when the product is                re-administered.        -   Possibly Related—This category applies to those AEs in which            the connection with the test products administration appears            unlikely but cannot be ruled out with certainty. An AE may            be considered as possibly product related if, or when:            -   1. It follows a reasonable temporal sequence from                administration of the product.            -   2. It may have been produced by the participant's                clinical state, environmental or toxic factors or other                modes of therapy administered to the participant.            -   3. It follows a known pattern of response to the                suspected product.        -   Probably Related—This category applies to those AEs which            are considered, with a high degree of certainty, to be            related to the test products. An AE may be considered as            probably product related if:            -   1. It follows a reasonable temporal sequence from                administration of the product.            -   2. It cannot be reasonably explained by the known                characteristics of the participant's clinical state,                environmental or toxic factors, or other modes.            -   3. It disappears or decreases on cessation or reduction                in dose (there are important exceptions when an AE does                not disappear upon discontinuation of the product, yet                product-relatedness clearly exists).            -   4. It follows a known pattern of response to the                suspected product.            -   5. It reappears upon re-challenge.        -   Definitely Related—This category applies to those AEs which            are considered to be definitely related to the test product.            An AE may be considered as Definitely related if:            -   1. There is evidence of exposure to the test product.            -   2. It follows a reasonable temporal sequence from                administration of the product.            -   3. It cannot be reasonably explained by the known                characteristics of the participant's clinical state,                environmental or toxic factors, or other modes.            -   4. The AE is more likely explained by the test product                than by any other cause.            -   5. Dechallenge is positive.            -   6. Rechallenge (if feasible) is positive.            -   7. The AE shows a pattern consistent with previous                knowledge of the test product or test product class.    -   Expectedness of SAEs: For this study, an adverse reaction is        ‘unexpected’ if its nature and severity are not consistent with        the information about the study products in question, set out in        the IB. A medically-qualified member of staff must assign        expectedness.    -   Prompt Reporting of SAEs, and Other Events to Sponsor: SAEs and        pregnancies will be reported promptly to the Sponsor as        described in the following table, once the investigator        determines that the event meets the protocol definition for that        event.

Follow-up Information Type of Initial Reports on a Previous Report EventTime Frame Documents Time Frame Documents All SAEs 24 hours “SAE” form24 hours Updated “SAE” form Pregnancy 24 hours Pregnancy 24 hoursPregnancy Notification Follow-up Form FormSAEs which come to the attention of the investigator within 28 days ofthe first dose of the products, whether considered due to any of thestudy products or not, must be reported within the above timelines.

-   -   Treatment and Follow-up of AEs: All AEs must be documented and        followed up until the event is either resolved or adequately        explained, even after the participant has completed his/her        trial treatment. In the case of any SAE, the participant must be        followed up until clinical recovery is complete and laboratory        results have returned to normal or until progression has been        stabilised. This may mean that follow-up will continue after the        participant has completed the clinical trial and that additional        investigations may be requested by the Sponsor. SAEs that are        spontaneously reported by a participant to the investigator        after study completion and considered by the investigator to be        caused by the study products with a reasonable possibility must        be handled in the same manner as for SAEs reported during the        study. In the event of unexplained clinically abnormal        laboratory test values, the tests must be repeated immediately        and followed up until the results have returned to within the        range of normal and/or an adequate explanation of the        abnormality is given. If a clear explanation is established, it        must be recorded on the CRF.    -   Breaking the Double Blind Code: This is an open-label study and        therefore this is not required.    -   Overdose of Study Products        -   Definition of an Overdose for this Protocol: An overdose is            defined as whether the participant has taken, accidentally            or intentionally, any study product administered as part of            the protocol in excess of the dose prescribed by the            protocol. The investigator or the reporting physician must            assess the overdose incident as to whether it is an overdose            with an AE or without an AE. All overdoses must be reported            to the Sponsor.        -   Management of Overdose: Overdose of study product in the            context of this clinical study may be managed with general            symptomatic and supportive measures.

Analysis:

-   -   Primary endpoint: Relative bioavailability of the parameter        AUC_(inf) of DIM following ACCUMAX SL plus Quercetin compared to        ACCUMAX SL alone.    -   Secondary end points: The mean values of the following        parameters for the plasma DIM concentration time profile will be        statistically compared between the two arms of the study        -   AUC_(0-t)        -   C_(max)        -   C_(min)        -   T_(max)        -   T_(lag)

-   K_(elim)

-   T_(1/2)

-   Clearance

In addition, the parameters AUC0-t, AUC0-inf and Cmax will beappropriately adjusted where the plasma concentration at time 0 isquantifiable to approximate single dosing.

Prior to locking the database a SAP will be prepared by the TrialStatistician which will be formally approved and signed off by the TrialStatistician, the Principal Investigator(s) and the Sponsor.

All participants who receive at least one dose of study product will beincluded in the safety analysis. No formal statistical analysis will beperformed.

Example 6 Multiple Dose PK Study of a DIM+Vitamin a Taken with orwithout CYP450 Enzyme Modulator

The parameters of this study are the same as disclosed in Example 5above unless otherwise stated.

Study endpoints: Primary—Plasma levels of DIM following treatment witheither one week's administration of CYP450 enzyme modulator (e.g.Quercetin) followed by 2 weeks' administration of CYP450 enzymemodulator and DIM+Vitamin A or no treatment for one week and then 2weeks' administration of DIM+Vitamin A. In some instances, DIM+Vitamin Aare administered orally. In some intances, DIM+Vitamin A areadministered sublingually.

Study Products (Formulations, Route of Administration and Dose Regimen):

-   -   CYP450 enzyme modulator        -   One single daily dose of about 100 mg to about 1000 mg given            as an oral formulation        -   Taken daily for 3 weeks (treatment group A) (Days 1-21)        -   To be taken in the morning within 2 hours of waking and            before food is consumed    -   DIM+Vitamin A        -   Oral or sublingual formulation        -   Taken twice a day for 14 days (Days 8-21) in both groups A            and B        -   Tablets will be taken in the morning after an overnight fast            of at least 8 hours and in the evening before going to bed            (not with food)        -   DIM dose of about 30 mg to about 200 mg per day        -   Vitamin A dose of about 200 μg to about 2000 μg per day

Data analysis: Pharmacological parameters of plasma DIM concentrations(AUC_(0-inf), AUC_(0-t), T_(max), and C_(max), C_(min), K_(el), t^(1/2),T_(lag)) will be compared between DIM+Vitamin A group and DIM+Vitamin Aplus CYP450 enzyme modulator group. Where required, parameters will beadjusted for time 0 where concentrations >0.

Additional Exemplary formulations of DIM:

Bioavailable DIM (BR-DIM): BioResponse-Diindolylmethane (Spray-DriedDiindolylmethane); BR-DIM. BR-DIM is composed of small, amorphousparticles of pure DIM, phosphatidyl choline and vitamin E PEG Succinate,NF, which are embedded in larger particles (approximately 10-50 uM)composed of Acacia, NF and Malodextrin NF. Colloidal Silicon Dioxide NF,is also added at low concentrations as a process aid. BR-DIM is employedas a part-processed product, delivering a solubilized form of DIM thatis then used in the manufacture of skin ACCUMAX™ SUBLINGUAL TABLET.

Exemplary Formulation of ACCUMAX SUBLINGUAL TABLET

Raw Material Name mg per tablet BR-DIM 150 (=35.8 mg DIM) Vitamin APalmitate 400 μg Retinol Equivalents (188.2 μg Retinyl palmitate)Excipients: Sorbitol BP 363 Mannitol PhEur. 150 Starch 1500 100 Otheringredients <100 mg/tablet Tablet weight 1,000

Exemplary Formulation of ACCUMAX CAPSULE

Raw Material Name mg per tablet BR-DIM 75 (=17.9 mg DIM) Vitamin APalmitate 200 μg Retinol Equivalents (366.4 μg Retinyl palmitate)Tri-calcium phosphate 175 Other ingredients <100 mg/tablet Tablet weight318

Exemplary Formularion of ACCUMAX SUBLINGUAL PLACEBO TABLET

Raw Material Name mg per tablet Sorbitol BP 393 393 Mannitol Ph. Eur.(200 mesh) 250 Mannitol (80%) maize starch (20%) 106 Maize starch 100Other ingredients <100 mg/tablet Tablet weight 1000

Certain Embodiments

Embodiment 1 provides a method of treating acne in a subject in needthereof comprising a combination therapy comprising administering afirst composition comprising modulators of one or more CYP450 enzymesand a second composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane.

Embodiment 2 provides the method of embodiment 1, wherein thecombination therapy further comprises administering a third compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based component.

Embodiment 3 provides the method of embodiment 2, wherein the retinoicacid based component is Vitamin A.

Embodiment 4 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-3, whereinthe Vitamin A is contained in the second composition comprising asubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 5 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-4, whereinthe first and the second compositions are administered by oral route.

Embodiment 6 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-5, whereinone or more doses of the first composition comprising modulators of oneor more CYP450 enzymes is administered prior to administering the secondcomposition comprising a substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 7 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-6, whereinthe one or more doses of the first composition are administered fromabout 1 day to about 21 days prior to the administering the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 8 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-6, whereinthe one or more doses of the first composition are administered fromabout 1 hour to about 30 hours prior to the administering the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 9 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-8, whereina first dose of the first composition is administered about 24 hoursprior to administering the second composition and a second dose of thefirst composition is administered about 12 hours prior to administeringthe second composition.

Embodiment 10 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-5, whereinthe first and the second compositions are administered concurrently.

Embodiment 11 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-9, whereinthe first composition is administered to modulate one or more CYP450enzymes comprising CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2D6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP3A4,CYP2C19, and CYP19A1.

Embodiment 12 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-11,wherein the first composition comprises one or more of black raspberry,blueberry, ellagic acid, pomegranate, walnuts, blackcurrants, soy,soybean, black soybean, turmeric, apiaceous vegetable, cruciferousvegetables, allium vegetables, garden cress, watercress, yellow onion,kale, alfalfa sprouts, green beans, chili powder, daizein, garlic,apple, apricot, chamomile, peppermint, dandelion, green tea, black tea,rooibos tea, itadori tea, coffee, caffeine, caffeic acid, grapes, wine,peanuts, honey, medium-chain triglycerides, coconut and coconut oil,honeycomb, fish oil, rosemary, N-acetyl cysteine, chrysin, quercetin,resveratrol, myricetin, curcumin, curry powder, fish oil, rosemary,astaxanthin, algae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, andchicory root.

Embodiment 13 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-11,wherein the first composition is administered to inhibit one or moreenzymes comprising CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2D6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP3A4,CYP2C19, and CYP19A1.

Embodiment 14 provides the method of embodiment 13, wherein the firstcomposition comprises one or more of black raspberry, blueberry, ellagicacid, pomegranate, walnuts, blackcurrants, black soybean, turmeric,apiaceous vegetable, apple, apricot, yellow onion, kale, alfalfasprouts, green beans, black tea, chili powder, daizein, soybean, garlic,chamomile, peppermint, dandelion, green tea, grapes, wine, peanuts,itadori tea, garden cress, watercress, honey, medium-chaintriglycerides, coconut and coconut oil, honeycomb, allium vegetables,fish oil, rosemary, chicory root, rooibos tea, coffee, caffeine, caffeicacid, N-acetyl cysteine, chrysin, quercetin, resveratrol, and myricetin.

Embodiment 15 provides the method of embodiment 13, wherein the firstcomposition comprises one or more of black raspberry, blueberry, ellagicacid, pomegranate, walnuts, blackcurrants, black soybean, turmeric,apiaceous vegetable, apple, apricot, yellow onion, kale, alfalfasprouts, green beans, black tea, chili powder, daizein, soybean, garlic,chamomile, peppermint, dandelion, green tea, wine, peanuts, itadori tea,garden cress, watercress, honey, medium-chain triglycerides, coconut andcoconut oil, honeycomb, allium vegetables, fish oil, rosemary, chicoryroot, rooibos tea, coffee, caffeine, caffeic acid, N-acetyl cysteine,chrysin, quercetin, resveratrol, and myricetin.

Embodiment 16 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-11,wherein the first composition is administered to induce one or moreenzymes cytochrome P450 enzymes comprising CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2D6,CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP19A1.

Embodiment 17 provides the method of embodiment 16, wherein the firstcomposition comprises one or more of cruciferous vegetables,resveratrol, grapes, wine, peanuts, soy, itadori tea, green tea, blacktea, curcumin, turmeric, curry powder, soybean, garlic, fish oil,rosemary, astaxanthin, algae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp,crayfish, chicory root, quercertin, apple, apricot, blueberries, yellowonion, kale, alfalfa sprouts, green beans, broccoli, black tea, chilipowder, and rooibos tea.

Embodiment 18 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-17,wherein the combination therapy increases bioavailability of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 19 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by from about 1-fold to about 1000-foldcompared to a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 20 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 21 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 2-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 22 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 23 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 4-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 24 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 5-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 25 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 10-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 26 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 20-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 27 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 28 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 40-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 29 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 50-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 30 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 60-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 31 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 32 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 80-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 33 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 90-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 34 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 35 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 36 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 300-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 37 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 400-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 38 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 500-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 39 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 40 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 700-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 41 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 800-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 42 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 900-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 43 provides the method of embodiment 18, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 44 provides the method of any one of embodiments 18-43,wherein the second composition is administered at a dosage comprising atleast 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 45 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-44,wherein the combination therapy increases Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma.

Embodiment 46 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma by from about 1-fold to about1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the first composition.

Embodiment 47 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 48 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 2-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 49 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 50 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 4-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 51 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 5-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 52 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 10-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 53 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 20-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 54 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 55 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 40-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 56 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 50-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 57 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 60-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 58 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 59 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 80-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 60 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 90-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 61 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 62 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 63 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 300-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 64 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 400-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 65 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 500-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 66 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 67 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 700-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 68 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 800-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 69 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 900-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 70 provides the method of embodiment 45, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 71 provides the method of any one of embodiments 45-70,wherein the second composition is administered at a dosage comprising atleast 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 72 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-71,wherein the combination therapy increases AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma.

Embodiment 73 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma by from about 1-fold to about1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 74 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 75 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 2-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 76 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 77 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 4-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 78 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 5-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 79 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 10-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 80 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 20-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 81 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 82 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 40-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 83 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 50-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 84 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 60-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 85 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 86 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 80-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 87 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 90-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 88 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 89 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 90 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 300-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 91 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 400-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 92 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 500-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 93 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 94 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 700-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 95 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 800-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 96 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 900-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 97 provides the method of embodiment 72, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 98 provides the method of any one of embodiments 72-97,wherein the second composition is administered at a dosage comprising atleast 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 99 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-98,wherein the combination therapy decreases Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma.

Embodiment 100 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma by from about 1-fold to about1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 101 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 102 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 2-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 103 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 104 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 4-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 105 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 5-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 106 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 10-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 107 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 20-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 108 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 109 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 40-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 110 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 50-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 111 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 60-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 112 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 113 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 80-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 114 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 90-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 115 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 116 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 117 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 300-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 118 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 400-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 119 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 500-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 120 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 121 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 700-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 122 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 800-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 123 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 900-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 124 provides the method of embodiment 99, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 125 provides the method of any one of embodiments 99-124,wherein the second composition is administered at a dosage comprising atleast 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 126 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-125,wherein the percentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethaneeffluxed by P-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.1% toabout 50% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with only thefirst composition.

Embodiment 127 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.1% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 128 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.2% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 129 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.3% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 130 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.4% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 131 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.5% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 132 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.6% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 133 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.7% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 134 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.8% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 135 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.9% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 136 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 1% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 137 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 2% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 138 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 3% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 139 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 4% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 140 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 5% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 141 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 6% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 142 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 7% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 143 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 8% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 144 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 9% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 145 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 10% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 146 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 20% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 147 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 30% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 148 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 40% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 149 provides the method of embodiment 126, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 50% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 150 provides the method of any one of embodiments 126-149,wherein the second composition is administered at a dosage comprising atleast 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 151 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-150,wherein the percentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanemetabolized by CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is fromabout 0.1% to about 50% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 152 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.1% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 153 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.2% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 154 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.3% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 155 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.4% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 156 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.5% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 157 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.6% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 158 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.7% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 159 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.8% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 160 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.9% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 161 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 1% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 162 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 2% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 163 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 3% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 164 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 4% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 165 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 5% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 166 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 6% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 167 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 7% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 168 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 8% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 169 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 9% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 170 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 10% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 171 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 20% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 172 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 30% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 173 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 40% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 174 provides the method of embodiment 151, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 50% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 175 provides the method of any one of embodiments 151-174,wherein the second composition is administered at a dosage comprising atleast 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 176 provides the method of any one of embodiments 1-175,wherein the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATP followingthe combination therapy is from about 0.1% to about 50% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed byan OATP following a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 177 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.2% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 178 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.3% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 179 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.4% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 180 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.5% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 181 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.6% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 182 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.7% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 183 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.8% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 184 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.9% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 185 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 1% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 186 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 2% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 187 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 3% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 188 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 4% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 189 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 5% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 190 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 6% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 191 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 7% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 192 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 8% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 193 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 9% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 194 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 10% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 195 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 20% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 196 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 30% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 197 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 40% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 198 provides the method of embodiment 176, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 50% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 199 provides the method of any one of embodiments 176-198,wherein the second composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane is administered in a dosage comprising at least 15 mgof the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 200 provides a method of treating rosacea in a subject inneed thereof comprising a combination therapy comprising administering afirst composition comprising modulators of one or more CYP450 enzymesand a second composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane.

Embodiment 201 provides the method of embodiment 200, wherein thecombination therapy further comprises administering a third compositioncomprising a substituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based component.

Embodiment 202 provides the method of embodiment 201, wherein theretinoic acid based component is Vitamin A.

Embodiment 203 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-202,wherein the Vitamin A is contained in the second composition comprisinga substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 204 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-203,wherein the first and the second compositions are administered by oralroute.

Embodiment 205 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-204,wherein one or more doses of the first composition comprising modulatorsof one or more CYP450 enzymes is administered prior to administering thesecond composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane.

Embodiment 206 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-205,wherein the one or more doses of the first composition are administeredfrom about 1 day to about 21 days prior to the administering the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 207 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-205,wherein the one or more doses of the first composition are administeredfrom about 1 hour to about 30 hours prior to the administering thesecond composition.

Embodiment 208 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-205,wherein a first dose of the first composition is administered about 24hours prior to administering the second composition and a second dose ofthe first composition is administered about 12 hours prior toadministering the second composition.

Embodiment 209 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-204,wherein the first and the second compositions are administeredconcurrently.

Embodiment 210 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-209,wherein the first composition is administered to modulate one or morecytochrome P450 enzymes comprising CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2D6, CYP2C8,CYP2C9, CYP3A4, CYP2C19, and CYP19A1.

Embodiment 211 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-210,wherein the first composition comprises one or more of black raspberry,blueberry, ellagic acid, pomegranate, walnuts, blackcurrants, soy,soybean, black soybean, turmeric, apiaceous vegetable, cruciferousvegetables, allium vegetables, garden cress, watercress, yellow onion,kale, alfalfa sprouts, green beans, chili powder, daizein, garlic,apple, apricot, chamomile, peppermint, dandelion, green tea, black tea,rooibos tea, itadori tea, coffee, caffeine, caffeic acid, grapes, wine,peanuts, honey, medium-chain triglycerides, coconut and coconut oil,honeycomb, fish oil, rosemary, N-acetyl cysteine, chrysin, quercetin,resveratrol, myricetin, curcumin, curry powder, fish oil, rosemary,astaxanthin, algae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, andchicory root.

Embodiment 212 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-210,wherein the first composition is administered to inhibit one or moreenzymes comprising CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2D6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP3A4,CYP2C19, and CYP19A1.

Embodiment 213 provides the method of embodiment 212, wherein the firstcomposition comprises one or more of black raspberry, blueberry, ellagicacid, pomegranate, walnuts, blackcurrants, black soybean, turmeric,apiaceous vegetable, apple, apricot, yellow onion, kale, alfalfasprouts, green beans, black tea, chili powder, daizein, soybean, garlic,chamomile, peppermint, dandelion, green tea, grapes, wine, peanuts,itadori tea, garden cress, watercress, honey, medium-chaintriglycerides, coconut and coconut oil, honeycomb, allium vegetables,fish oil, rosemary, chicory root, rooibos tea, coffee, caffeine, caffeicacid, N-acetyl cysteine, chrysin, quercetin, resveratrol, and myricetin.

Embodiment 214 provides the method of embodiment 212, wherein the firstcomposition comprises one or more of black raspberry, blueberry, ellagicacid, pomegranate, walnuts, blackcurrants, black soybean, turmeric,apiaceous vegetable, apple, apricot, yellow onion, kale, alfalfasprouts, green beans, black tea, chili powder, daizein, soybean, garlic,chamomile, peppermint, dandelion, green tea, wine, peanuts, itadori tea,garden cress, watercress, honey, medium-chain triglycerides, coconut andcoconut oil, honeycomb, allium vegetables, fish oil, rosemary, chicoryroot, rooibos tea, coffee, caffeine, caffeic acid, N-acetyl cysteine,chrysin, quercetin, resveratrol, and myricetin.

Embodiment 215 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-210,wherein the first composition is administered to induce one or moreenzymes CYP450 enzymes comprising CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2D6, CYP2C8,CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP19A1.

Embodiment 216 provides the method of embodiment 215, wherein the firstcomposition comprises one or more of cruciferous vegetables,resveratrol, grapes, wine, peanuts, soy, itadori tea, green tea, blacktea, curcumin, turmeric, curry powder, soybean, garlic, fish oil,rosemary, astaxanthin, algae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp,crayfish, chicory root, quercertin, apple, apricot, blueberries, yellowonion, kale, alfalfa sprouts, green beans, broccoli, black tea, chilipowder, and rooibos tea.

Embodiment 217 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-216,wherein the combination therapy increases bioavailability of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 218 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by from about 1-fold to about 1000-foldcompared to a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 219 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 220 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 2-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 221 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 222 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 4-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 223 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 5-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 224 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 10-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 225 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 20-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 226 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 227 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 40-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 228 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 50-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 229 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 60-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 230 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 231 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 80-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 232 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 90-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 233 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 234 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 235 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 300-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 236 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 400-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 237 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 500-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 238 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 239 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 700-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 240 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 800-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 241 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 900-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 242 provides the method of embodiment 217, wherein thecombination therapy increases the bioavailability of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 243 provides the method of any one of embodiments 217-242,wherein the second composition is administered at a dosage comprising atleast 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 244 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-243,wherein the combination therapy increases Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma.

Embodiment 245 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma by from about 1-fold to about1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the first composition.

Embodiment 246 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 247 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 2-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 248 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 249 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 4-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 250 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 5-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 251 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 10-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 252 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 20-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 253 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 254 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 40-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 255 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 50-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 256 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 60-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 257 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 258 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 80-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 259 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 90-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 260 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 261 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 262 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 300-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 263 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 400-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 264 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 500-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 265 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 266 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 700-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 267 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 800-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 268 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 900-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 269 provides the method of embodiment 244, wherein thecombination therapy increases the Cmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 270 provides the method of any one of embodiments 244-269,wherein the second composition is administered at a dosage comprising atleast 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 271 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-270,wherein the combination therapy increases AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma.

Embodiment 272 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma by from about 1-fold to about1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 273 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 274 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 2-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 275 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 276 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 4-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 277 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 5-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 278 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 10-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 279 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 20-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 280 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 281 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 40-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second the.

Embodiment 282 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 50-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 283 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 60-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 284 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 285 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 80-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 286 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 90-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 287 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 288 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 289 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 300-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 290 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 400-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 291 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 500-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 292 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 293 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 700-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 294 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 800-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 295 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 900-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 296 provides the method of embodiment 271, wherein thecombination therapy increases the AUC of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 297 provides the method of any one of embodiments 271-296,wherein the second composition is administered at a dosage comprising atleast 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 298 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-297,wherein the combination therapy decreases Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma.

Embodiment 299 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane in plasma by from about 1-fold to about1000-fold compared to a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 300 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 301 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 2-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 302 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 3-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 303 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 4-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 304 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 5-fold compared to a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 305 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 10-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 306 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 20-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 307 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 30-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 308 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 40-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 309 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 50-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 310 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 60-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 311 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 70-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 312 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 80-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 313 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 90-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 314 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 100-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 315 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 200-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 316 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 300-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 317 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 400-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 318 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 500-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 319 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 600-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 320 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 700-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 321 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 800-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 322 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 900-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 323 provides the method of embodiment 298, wherein thecombination therapy decreases the Tmax of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by about 1000-fold compared to amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 324 provides the method of any one of embodiments 298-323,wherein the second composition is administered at a dosage comprising atleast 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 325 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-324,wherein the percentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethaneeffluxed by P-gp following the combination therapy is from about 0.1% toabout 50% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp following a monotherapy with only thefirst composition.

Embodiment 326 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.1% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 327 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.2% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 328 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.3% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 329 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.4% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 330 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.5% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 331 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.6% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 332 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.7% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 333 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.8% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 334 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 0.9% of the percentageof substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gpfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 335 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 1% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 336 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 2% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 337 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 3% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 338 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 4% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 339 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 5% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 340 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 6% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 341 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 7% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 342 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 8% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 343 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 9% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 344 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 10% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 345 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 20% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 346 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 30% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 347 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 40% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 348 provides the method of embodiment 325, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed byP-gp following the combination therapy is about 50% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane effluxed by P-gp followinga monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 349 provides the method of any one of embodiments 325-348,wherein the second composition is administered at a dosage comprising atleast 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 350 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-349,wherein the percentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethanemetabolized by CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about0.1% to about 50% of the percentage of substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane metabolized by CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapywith only the second composition.

Embodiment 351 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.1% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 352 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.2% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 353 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.3% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 354 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.4% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 355 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.5% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 356 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.6% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 357 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.7% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 358 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.8% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 359 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 0.9% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 360 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 1% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 361 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 2% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 362 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 3% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 363 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 4% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 364 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 5% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 365 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 6% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 366 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 7% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 367 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 8% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 368 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 9% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 369 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 10% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 370 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 20% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 371 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 30% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 372 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 40% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 373 provides the method of embodiment 350, wherein thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following the combination therapy is about 50% of thepercentage of substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolizedby CYP450 enzymes following a monotherapy with only the secondcomposition.

Embodiment 374 provides the method of any one of embodiments 350-373,wherein the second composition is administered at a dosage comprising atleast 15 mg of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

Embodiment 375 provides the method of any one of embodiments 200-374,wherein the percentage of a composition influxed by an OATP followingthe combination therapy is about 0.1% to about 50% of the percentage ofsubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATPfollowing a monotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 376 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.2% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 377 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.3% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 378 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.4% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 379 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.5% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 380 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.6% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 381 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.7% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 382 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.8% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 383 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 0.9% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 384 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 1% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 385 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 2% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 386 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 3% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 387 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 4% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 388 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 5% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 389 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 6% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 390 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 7% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 391 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 8% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 392 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 9% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 393 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 10% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 394 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 20% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 395 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 30% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 396 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 40% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 397 provides the method of embodiment 375, wherein thepercentage of a composition influxed by an OATP following thecombination therapy is about 50% of the percentage of substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane influxed by an OATP following amonotherapy with only the second composition.

Embodiment 398 provides the method of any one of embodiments 375-397,wherein the second composition comprising a substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane is administered in a dosage comprising at least 15 mgof the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.

What is claimed is:
 1. A pharmaceutical composition for treating acne,the composition comprising a first component comprising an inhibitor ofa CYP450 enzyme and a second component comprising a substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane, wherein the first component and thesecond component are in separated unit dosage form for sequentialadministration, wherein the first component comprises about 100 mg toabout 1000 mg of the inhibitor of the CYP450 enzyme, and wherein thesecond component comprises about 15 mg to about 100 mg of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane, and wherein a weightratio between the inhibitor of the CYP450 enzyme and the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane is between about 15:1 and about 10:1. 2.The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1, further comprising a thirdcomponent comprising a substituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid basedcompound.
 3. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 2, wherein thethird component comprises about 100 μg to about 1000 μg of thesubstituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based compound.
 4. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 1, wherein the CYP450 enzymecomprises CYP1A2 and the first component comprises an inhibitor of theCYP1A2.
 5. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 4, wherein theinhibitor of the CYP1A2 comprises quercetin.
 6. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 4, wherein the first component comprises about 100mg to about 1000 mg of the modulator of the CYP1A2.
 7. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 5, wherein the first componentcomprises about 100 mg to about 1000 mg of the quercetin.
 8. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 5, wherein the first componentcomprises about 400 mg to about 500 mg of the quercetin.
 9. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 8, wherein the second componentcomprises about 30 mg to about 100 mg of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane.
 10. The pharmaceutical composition ofclaim 9, wherein the second component comprises about 45 mg of thesubstituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane.
 11. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 10, further comprising a third component comprisinga substituted or unsubstituted retinoic acid based compound.
 12. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 11, wherein the third componentcomprises about 100 μg to about 1000 μg of the substituted orunsubstituted retinoic acid based compound.
 13. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 1, wherein percentage of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane metabolized by the CYP450 enzyme isreduced by about 0.1% to about 10% compared to a control compositionthat does not comprise the first component.
 14. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 5, wherein the metabolism of the substituted orunsubstituted diindolylmethane by the CYP1A2 is reduced by about 0.1% toabout 10% compared to a control composition that does not comprise thequercetin.
 15. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 5, whereinbioavailability of the substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane isincreased by about 1-fold to about 100-folds compared to a controlcomposition that does not comprise the quercetin.
 16. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 5, wherein a weight ratio between the quercetin andthe substituted or unsubstituted diindolylmethane is between about 15:1and 10:1.
 17. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 5, wherein aweight ratio between the quercetin and the substituted or unsubstituteddiindolylmethane is about 11:1.